Senior Backend Software Engineer

1 month ago


Handforth, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Vets for Pets Full time
Job Title: Lead Backend Developer

As a key member of our software development team, you will take technical ownership of our backend technologies and provide leadership to our engineers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the solutions developed by the team align with our overall strategic technical direction.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Oversight: Ensure all team output is fit for purpose and aligned with the technical direction.
  • Review software design and implementations, suggesting improvements for efficiency and maintainability.
  • Identify technical debt and promote necessary corrective actions.
  • Technical Leadership and Mentoring: Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members.
  • Help team members solve complex issues and improve their technical knowledge.
  • Conduct workshops and learning sessions to enhance development capabilities.
  • Solution Design and Development: Actively participate in designing and developing complex application solutions.
  • Produce design documentation and efficient software implementations.
  • Create reusable components and services for more efficient application development.
  • Technology Roadmapping: Deeply understand the technology used in Software Development within Pets at Home and the wider community.
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and recommend changes in practice.
Requirements:
  • Strong technical communication skills with the ability to articulate visions, solutions & desired outcomes.
  • Results-driven with excellent planning and organizational abilities.
  • Forward-thinking and adaptable to change with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Effective stakeholder management at all levels to address challenges and drive solutions.
  • Team mentorship skills to guide and grow colleagues and share technical knowledge.
  • Ability to spot trends in technology and business areas and manage technology introductions.

Pets at Home is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. If you are passionate about technology and want to be part of a dynamic team, please submit your application.


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