Lead Software Engineer (Remote)

Lead Full Stack Engineer | React, Node.js, Next.js, API | Tech for Good

This is the chance to work for a unique organisation! Our client is a not-for-profit that reviews/certifies companies, governments and financial institutions for their environmental impact and awareness. They are the main global authority that certifies and monitors the environmental impact that companies/governments have on the natural environment. Essentially, they provide the equivalent of the “Fair Trade” sticker that you would see on a jar of coffee but for businesses and local governments.

The organisation is over 20 years old, headquartered in the UK with an office in central London and has 700 staff globally (100 circa in the UK).

My client is looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer who will play a key role in the ongoing development and innovation of their newly created platform.

This role is fully remote from the UK with the benefit of being able to work anywhere in the world for 6 months of the year.

Essential Technical Skills:

• React: Frontend development for dynamic user interfaces.
• Node.js: Server-side JavaScript for backend development.
• Next.js: Framework for server-side rendering and performance optimisation.
• API Experience: Proficiency with GraphQL or RESTful APIs or something similar.

Nice to have:

• TypeScript: Enhancing code maintainability with static typing.
• Terraform: Infrastructure as code for cloud-based solutions.
• SQL: Database querying and optimisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop clean, high-quality, and well-documented code using object-oriented programming.
• Build effective relationships with the Director of Engineering and across the Digital Directorate to enable the squad to deliver on their sprint commitments
• Take full ownership of your engineering product and squad, delivering against agreed objectives and key results (OKRs), fostering collaboration and a good engineering culture
• Conduct regular code reviews to uphold code quality, security, and industry best practices.
• Optimise application performance and ensure scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical expertise, and drive innovation.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation to foster teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping them grow and succeed.
• Stay ahead of the curve by exploring emerging technologies and industry trends.

Benefits:

• Fully remote
• 8% Company Pension contribution
• 30 days annual holidays (excluding bank holidays!)
• Additional 12 days holiday per year (i.e. a ‘flex day’ per month)
• Flexible working hours
• 6 months of remote work anywhere in the world
• Paid sabbaticals
• Generous maternity & paternity benefits

This is an urgent role and will go fast. If you are interested, please apply quickly!!!

Lead Full Stack Engineer | React, Node.js, Next.js, API | Tech for Good