Lead Application Software Developer

Lead Application Software Developer

A fantastic opportunity for a highly-experienced Web Software Developer, to join an industry-leading software company in Cambridge offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of web application infrastructure projects. Using a diverse toolset with an emphasis on JavaScript, Node.js and related frameworks, this role is looking for a Developer to lead on the technical front, opposed to team leadership. This is well suited to a seasoned developer, who can bring a host of web application expertise to the business.

Location - Cambridge office (3 days on site, 2 days remote)

Salary - £80,000 - £100,000 + equity + comprehensive benefits

Requirements for Lead Application Software Developer

• Several years of commercial experience within a Software Engineer / Developer role
• Experience using JavaScript and ideally, node.js and related technologies/frameworks
• History of academic excellence including a 2:1 or 1st class honours degree from a leading university plus AAB at A Level (or equivalent UCAS points)
• Ability to quickly pick up new technologies - working in JavaScript you’re aware new technologies/frameworks emerge all of the time, and you will need to stay abreast of the latest and best technologies to apply to any given project
• Any knowledge in Python and Java is also beneficial
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities for Lead Application Software Developer

• Provide leadership on technical decisions within the development of our web-based application
• Develop, deploy and maintain web application infrastructure
• Be a tech innovator and put ideas forward to the team
• Work on web applications using a diverse toolset based around JavaScript technologies. While there will be opportunities to work across the stack. The current tech stack includes:
• Web (UI): JavaScript (backbone.js, d3.js, three.js, pdf.js), Less/CSS
• Web (Backend): Node.js, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis

What the role offers:

• The chance to work on a diverse toolset of cutting-edge tech
• Working for a leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully training and promoting internally
• A great remuneration and benefits package

Applications:

• If you would like to apply for this unique Developer role then please send your CV via the relevant links!
• We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full details for contact are available on our website).

Keywords -

Software Engineer / Application Developer / Back-End Software Engineer / node.js developer / node.js Software Engineer / Full-Stack Developer / UI/UX Developer / JavaScript Developer / Vue.js Developer / MEAN Stack Developer / MERN Stack Developer / Meteor.js Developer / Express.js Developer / Web Design Engineer / Web Integration Developer / Web Architect / Software Engineer (Web) / Web Systems Developer/ Web Software Engineer / Web Programmer / JavaScript / Node.js / backbone.js / HTML5 / Less CSS / Computer Science / Web Development / Web Software Engineer / PHP Astrophysics / Software Engineering / JavaScript / React.js / AngularJS / Vue.js / Node.js / ExpressJS / Web UI / Front-end / full-stack / back-end / Developer

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