What you'll do:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to succeed.
• Drive technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Oversee the development and deployment of high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js.
  
• Work with databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Utilise AWS services for application hosting, data storage, and other infrastructure needs.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to coding standards.
  
• Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliverables.
  
• Develop timelines, assign tasks, and monitor progress for timely delivery.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Foster a positive team culture, encouraging communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and support team members and professional growth.
• Facilitate team meetings, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

What makes you a great fit:

• 4+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on backend development using Node.js.
• Proven experience with AWS services (e.g., EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) and database management (SQL, NoSQL & Redis).
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team management role, preferably in a startup environment.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express).
• Deep understanding of AWS infrastructure and micro-services.
• Expertise in database design, optimization, and management.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of developers.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High level of initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.