Description
About The Opportunity
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a small team (approximately 4 developers) while actively contributing to the technical direction and success of our software development initiatives. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring efficient workflow, high-quality deliverables, and adherence to best practices.
About Your Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of 4+ software developers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
- Manage the team's workload, including prioritizing tasks, assigning work, and tracking progress.
- Conduct regular team meetings to discuss project updates, address roadblocks, and foster open communication.
- Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement.
Technical Leadership:
- Define and implement technical strategies and best practices for the team.
- Participate in the design and architecture of new software features and applications.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Guide the team in the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
Project Delivery:
- Oversee the delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Work closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to gather requirements define scope manage expectations Identify mitigate potential risks issues that may impact project timelines success
Technical Expertise Maintain strong technical expertise Python Django related technologies Stay abreast industry trends emerging technologies ensure remains forefront innovation Contribute development new features applications needed
What you'll need succeed
7+ years hands-on experience software development least 5 years experience Python Django
3+ years experience leading mentoring teams Strong understanding methodologies Agile Scrum Kanban Proven ability manage multiple projects deadlines effectively Excellent communication interpersonal leadership skills Strong analytical problem-solving focus finding practical solutions Experience managing BAU Business As Usual SLAs handling support tickets Experience cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP plus
Role location This hybrid so based Cwmbran office twice each week work collaborate colleagues sustain healthy balance expect sensible commute probably hour plenty free carparking onsite
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