Job Description
This is a remote permanent position for those based in Ireland.
The Role
You are involved in all aspects of Delivery, Support and Deployment, working directly with Nearform's clients on a variety of projects. You help our clients translate their business and technical requirements into software applications.
You will work in high performing software teams who are distributed across different locations and at times when you will work in teams alongside the clients development teams. Our Leads are outcome driven, and deliver the best quality output for our clients within specific timeframes.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical and line-management leadership to your development team
* Take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects
* Identify and resolve blockers before they become issues
* Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs
* Shape and define architectural decisions
* Provide reports to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making
Requirements
* Strong preference for candidates with experience leading Mobile (React Native) and frontend focused teams
* Experience working directly with customers and users
* Experience managing software engineering teams
* Experience developing high quality software
* Deep understanding of agile ways of working
* Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices
* Deep understanding of best practices and design patterns
* Deep understanding of open source technologies and tools
* Understanding of cloud technologies
* Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
* Understanding of DevOps practices
* Drive to deliver outcomes for our customers
* Empathy and people skills
Benefits
* Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
* Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem.
* The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers' wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.
Recruitment/Application Process
* A Video Interview with someone from the recruitment team (45 mins approx.) to introduce to you Nearform and the role, and to make sure your experience is relevant for the position.
* An assessment with a member of the hiring team (1.5 hr approx.), this session is carried out using a screen share. You will be given a challenge and asked to provide a working solution to a specified problem.
* A panel interview with 2 of Nearform's Technical Directors (1hr approx.), this interview will focus on your technical leadership experience and what it's like to work at Nearform as a Delivery Architect.