Tech Lead (Node.js)

Mindera is currently seeking a talented and experienced Tech Lead with a strong background in Node.js development to join our team. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of developers, while also contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of innovative software solutions.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, design scalable architectures, and ensure the quality and performance of the codebase. You will also have the opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Node.js development. If you are passionate about Node.js, have excellent leadership skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, then we would love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid opportunity. The successful applicant will be expected to work in one of our offices (London/Leicester), on client-site, or a combination of both three times a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and specifications
• Design and develop scalable and highly performant software solutions using Node.js
• Contribute to the architectural decisions, code reviews, and quality assurance processes
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Node.js development
• Identify and resolve technical issues and performance bottlenecks
• Ensure the adherence to best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in Node.js development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Typescript, with a deep understanding of Node.js
• Experience with building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with GraphQL
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular)
• Great Knowledge on AWS
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and agile environment
• Experience in E-commerce

Benefits

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Profit Distribution
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that are transforming the fintech industry
• Growth opportunities including access to Udemy
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days
• Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva
• Electric Vehicle leasing scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay
• Conference Budget
• Retail Discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party
• At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy

Most of all You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together in a politics-free environment. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. Freedom and Responsibility go hand in hand, and we value commitment, feedback, and empathy.

About Mindera

At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.

Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera.

We partner with our clients, to understand their products and deliver high-performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world.

You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together.

Our culture reflects our lean and self management attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication.

We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.

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