Technical Team Lead, Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• **What will you be doing?**

• - Manage your time and that of your team, adhering to the priorities established by the company.

• - Take ownership of intricate engineering challenges from problem definition and design to delivery and iterative improvements.

• - Ensure critical components of the platform are reliable, efficient, and maintainable.

• - Develop new features and enhance existing ones across our platforms.

• - Pragmatically refactor both legacy and modern codebases, balancing long-term sustainability with immediate delivery requirements.

• - Write various tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to guarantee software reliability.

• - Engage in all stages of the software lifecycle, from ideation through to deployment.

• - Participate in and occasionally lead in-depth technical discussions, facilitating sound decision-making and trade-offs.

• - Work actively across both backend and frontend systems, addressing issues wherever they arise.

• - Identify inefficiencies and assist in streamlining workflows to minimize unnecessary tasks.

• - Collaborate closely with other senior engineers, raising standards through example rather than authority.

• - Take responsibility for your work, ensuring high-quality outcomes and maintainable solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• **What will you bring along?**

• - Over 15 years of hands-on experience in building and maintaining complex web applications.

• - Has been directly involved in the development and successful (or unsuccessful) launch of multiple major projects from conception to production and ongoing operation.

• - Your portfolio includes several projects that you have dedicated more than 2.5 years to.

• - Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly; capable of explaining and justifying design choices to both senior engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

• - Expert PHP developer with 12+ years of experience; proficiency in Symfony or similar frameworks.

• - Over 10 years of experience in modern JavaScript, particularly with React or Vue (Next/Nuxt is a plus).

• - Expert-level knowledge in at least one additional programming language (Python is a plus).

• - Full-stack architecture expertise, encompassing monoliths, services, and hybrid systems.

• - Proficient in cloud deployment and scaling, ideally with AWS.

• - Advanced Linux user, including daily workflows utilizing containerization with Docker.

• - Skilled in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

• - Experienced in CI/CD pipeline management and release workflow ownership.

• - Familiarity with automated testing methodologies: unit, integration, E2E; TDD where applicable.

• - Extensive knowledge of web security fundamentals, including authentication, authorization, data protection, and secure coding practices.

• - Fluent in both legacy and modern codebases, with the ability to support incremental modernization efforts.

• - Strong commitment to independent technical ownership and accountability.

🏝️ Benefits

• **How We Support Our Contractors**

• - An annualized salary of €145,000 plus a retention bonus scheme: A competitive contractor rate with a generous bonus paid biannually based on your tenure with us.

• - Premium Workstation: We provide a MacBook or Dell, branded merchandise, and all necessary equipment for an optimal working environment.

• - Global Co-Working Access: Work from a worldwide network of co-working spaces to maintain a dynamic and flexible work-life balance.

• - Flexibility: Enjoy complete flexibility regarding your work location and hours, supporting a tailored work-life balance.

• - Events and Gatherings: Join in on exciting events throughout the year, including team gatherings, cultural events, and other enjoyable activities.