Job Title: Team Lead
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to guide our software development team in creating innovative, scalable solutions for the London and Global Insurance Markets. The ideal candidate will have strong technical decision-making skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and manage performance of Software Developers, including recruitment, technical coaching through code reviews, and best practice guidance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional Leads to align on project goals, timelines, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
* Proactively communicate with internal stakeholders to address development plans and resolve issues.
* Champion modern development practices, including TDD, DDD, SOLID principles, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Research and prototype technical solutions, focusing on scalable architectures that align with the company's technology roadmap.
* Ensure consistent high-quality documentation and adherence to technical standards.
* Track and report on key metrics (code quality, team performance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:
* 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with complex projects, including proven technical leadership and team mentorship.
* Extensive experience building enterprise applications using technologies such as .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, Entity Framework, and SQL.
* Advanced proficiency in development tools and practices: Microsoft Developer tools, IIS, RedGate, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable architecture design.
* Demonstrated leadership ability in team management, stakeholder relationships, and driving technical consensus, with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Experience with annual performance processes and maintaining a calm, trustworthy leadership presence.
* Experience working in an agile team developing highly available, highly scalable, secure applications on Azure or AWS utilizing both IAAS and PAAS.
* A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
About Us:
We are DOCOsoft, a leading software and services provider to Lloyd's of London and the broader London insurance market. Our company has grown significantly since its foundation and we now have a growing team of over 80 colleagues based in various locations around the world.
What We Offer:
* The opportunity to impact our growing business - everyone's contribution matters.
* A team environment that is focused on the creation and delivery of great products for our clients.
* Exciting challenges to grow and enhance their skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay package
* 25 days Annual Leave
* Private pension
* Bonus scheme
* Private health
* Life assurance
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the travelling community, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.