The Company: Our highly successful Public Affairs client is experiencing sustained growth and has a robust product development pipeline. As they expand, they're seeking a talented Lead Developer to join their management team. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to oversee all aspects of software development and live production services at this tech-led company as they scale their systems.
Role Overview: The Lead Developer will be responsible for supervising a small team, working at pace, and navigating unfamiliar technologies, underpinned by AI, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs). The role involves a blend of writing and reviewing code, as well as managing the team's workflow. The ideal candidate will possess a pragmatic understanding of industry best practices and be able to provide oversight, guidance, and prioritization according to overall business objectives.
Team Culture: The development team is small, dynamic, and collaborative. You'll work closely with a developer and a senior full-stack developer, fostering a culture focused on team success, where both individual and collective achievements are celebrated. This role will be based at their London office in central London offering a hybrid working model.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing the maintenance of the company's tech stack
Prioritizing and supervising the development of new products and services
Maintaining live production systems
Mentoring and developing small team
Key Skills:
Proficiency in Python (main focus), React, and TypeScript - ideally Fullstack
Experience using ElasticSearch in a production environment
Experience or knowledge of Google Cloud (ideally) or AWS
Familiarity with LLMs and Gen AI (Desirable)
Familiarity with project planning tools like Jira (Desirable)
Knowledge of source control, preferably Git/GitHub
The Ideal Candidate:
5+ years of experience in production coding
Experience leading a small team
Familiarity with overseeing a light-touch project management environment
Ability to collaborate with users to solve issues and understand new requirements
Proficient in developing and following release procedures
Why join?:
Exciting opportunity to be part of a growing company at the forefront of the public affairs sector
Competitive salary and benefits package
Dynamic and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you are a motivated and experienced developer looking to take on a leadership role in a tech-led company, we encourage you to apply.
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