About the role

Technical Lead at Nearform responsible for leading teams and translating client requirements into applications.

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.
Ensure best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies are upheld within the team.
Work directly with clients, translating requirements into technical briefs.
Shape and define architectural decisions ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
Provide updates to client and Nearform leadership to ensure clear understanding of project status and drive good decision-making.

Significant experience in software engineering as either a Senior Engineer leading projects and mentoring or as a Technical Lead. For this particular role, you will ideally be using React.
Experience working directly with clients or customers to understand technical requirements.
Experience leading software engineering teams through technical delivery and either direct line management or mentoring.
Deep understanding of agile ways of working, best practices and design patterns.
Deep understanding of test-driven development and testing best practices.
Deep understanding of version control tools, e.g. Git.
Understanding of DevOps practices and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of operational concerns (such as monitoring, performance testing, security considerations, accessibility, GDPR)
Empathy and people skills

Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval.
Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind.