Full Stack Tech Lead - EM325
Learn about your role
Are you a passionate Full-Stack Tech Lead looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? Join our Technology Department as one of the most well-established and reputable Forex Brokers in the world, where your expertise will directly enhance the trading experience for thousands of active users worldwide.
In this role, you'll work closely with key stakeholders across multiple business lines, shaping the future of our trading platform while mentoring a talented team of developers.
You should have at least three years of experience leading technical teams and a minimum of five years in software development.
If you're ready to lead, innovate, and be part of a dynamic team, apply today!
What you’ll be doing
- Development of new and existing core projects within the Company
- Development of modular / reusable PHP code within MVC frameworks
- Development of modular / reusable JavaScript code
- Refactor / rewrite code to increase quality and optimize performance
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in the technology stack utilized by the company, and help drive technology adoption and upgrades
- Collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality software solutions within each sprint.
- Mentor and coach team members, fostering continuous technical and professional growth
- Participate in production system design and in the resolution of incidents.
- Participate in Code reviews and other practices to help improve the team’s deliverables.
- Contribute to the Appraisals of the team members.
What we are looking for
- At least 3 years of experience in technical leadership or similar role
- Strong proficiency in PHP including MVC frameworks (preferably CakePHP)
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript ES6 and Object-Oriented programming (OOP)
- Skilled in developing and integrating REST APIs
- Comfortable working with Linux based systems and a command line interface
- Experience using Version Control and Code Reviews (Preferably GitHub)
- Ability to work independently, creating good quality code
- Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
Bonus skills
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript technologies, like ES5, ES6, jQuery, React, node.js
- Proficiency in MySQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB
- Familiarity with front-end tools such as Webpack, SCSS, Bootstrap
- Skilled in integrating unit testing / code coverage / etc. into projects
- Experience in process automation (re-useable scripts for deployment etc.)
- Understanding of programming patterns (trees, queue, stack etc.)
- Use of key value stores such as Redis / Memcached
- Understanding of scalable applications, working with multiple web nodes, use of docker, etc.
What you'll enjoy
- Competitive remuneration
- Provident fund
- Discretionary yearly performance bonus
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Friendly and dynamic work environment
- 21 days of annual leave which increases every two years (capped at 24 days)
- Weekly lunches, weekly massages, monthly team outings and quarterly company building activities
- Strong culture promoting work-life balance and flexibility
- Fresh fruits, snacks, coffee, sodas at the office and healthy ice cream during the summer
- Hybrid working and flextime
