Principal Developer

React, TypeScript

£70,000 to £90,000 + benefits

Developer | Leader | Mentor | Strategist | Innovator

We are working with digital pioneers from the consumer retail sector to find thought leaders in web & digital development. Your role will be to shape the future roadmap of technology; design & develop websites, web apps & native mobile apps; to coach & mentor developer squads; and to find creative solutions to shape global ecommerce websites.

Operating as number 2 to the Head of Engineeering, your role is technical and leadership focussed. Taking the team on a journey to deliver awesome solutions and leading from a technical perspective.

It's an exciting time to join the company as they evolve their technology stack, rebuilding products and services in modern microservices architecture.

The tech stack will be React.js, Typescript, Native Mobile (iOS, Android, Kotlin) and microservices architecture. You don't need to be an expert in all of the above, but a willingness and ability to learn and adapt to evolving technology is essential.

Requirements;

Commercial experience in software engineering / full stack development. Full stack development experience in one or more of the following languages – C#, Java, Python, TypeScript, .Net, C++, Native Mobile.
Agile methodologies, Scrum, XP
Clean Code, TDD, Design patterns
Team leadership or line management
Software / API development experience in commercial organisation
Logic and structured approach to problem solving
Modern software principles and practices, MACH, DevOPs, CI/CD
JavaScript coding experience
Modern JS framework experience: React.js, Node.js, etc
Ability to work to tight deadlines / Great at context switchingThe company offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

There is flexible remote working options and flexible working hours.

You must be willing to work from their digital team offices in Portsmouth at least 1 to 2 times per week.

If you are excited by this opportunity and have the experience required to operate at Tech Lead level, please get in touch asap.

Contact Daniel Sumpter at Spectrum IT Recruitment – (url removed)