Lead Developer

Role of the Lead Developer:

• Be responsible for all phases of the software life-cycle;
• Take ownership of solutions from inception, through to delivery, maintenance and decommissioning;
• Contribute to several concurrent projects;
• Develop high quality code as required by the senior management team and product architect;
• Support operations, performing bug-fixes, enhancements and maintenance as required;
• Learn and familiarise themselves with existing code and platforms and take ownership;
• Deliver solutions within agreed timescales;
• Adhere to development policies;
• Develop compliant solutions at all times.

Requirements of the Lead Developer:

• At least 5 years of working experience with PHP;
• At least 5 years of working experience with JavaScript;
• Ideally at least 2 years of working experience with Python;
• Understanding of object oriented coding with proper design patterns;
• Working understanding of JavaScript;
• Relational Databases (MySQL etc.);
• Good working knowledge of Symfony framework;
• Be able to write well structured, testable code;
• Experience in building API integrations;
• Linux, Docker;
• Digital integration (Google Analytics, GTM etc.);
• Master's and/or PhD degree, engineering or computer science;
• UK based (required onsite).

You must have expert skill-sets and knowledge in the the following areas:

• PHP (CMS Experience);
• Python;
• JavaScript;
• Hexagonal Architecture & Event Driven Programming;
• React.js;
• Node.js;
• AWS (RDS, ECS);
• RabbitMQ or similar;
• Apps development experience.

Launched 2 years ago, we're a leading UK online marketplace disrupting the £595 billion lending industry by connecting borrowers and lenders across a range of personal, business loans, credit cards and debt solutions and mortgages. We effectively connects customers to a network of lenders, soon to be the largest in the UK - from the comfort of their homes, customers simply have to fill out a single application form to shop around, compare, access lender ratings and reviews, and save on a large range of borrowing solutions based on their own profiles and needs, everything for free.