Remote Lead Software Developer

Description:

• Lead Developers act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring successful delivery by teams.
• This role requires a strategic mindset and collaboration with clients to bring technical visions to life.
• A balance of high-level and tactical thinking is essential, as the position involves interaction with both clients and teammates.
• Responsibilities include championing best practices like writing clean and reusable code, overseeing the entire software consulting and delivery cycle, and advocating for continuous delivery practices.
• The Lead Developer will design solutions, choose appropriate technologies, and collaborate with teammates to build features and ensure best practices are followed.
• The role involves applying the latest technology thinking to solve client problems and utilizing various languages and tools while continuing to code alongside developers.
• The Lead Developer will promote DevSecOps tools and practices, advocate for a devops culture, and foster an inclusive team environment.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience with Java and Springboot, and be comfortable with the latest Object-Oriented technology.
• Knowledge of Python, React, and Kotlin is desirable.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and Datadog is required.
• Candidates should have experience with Automation, CI/CD, and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with cloud and infrastructure, specifically Azure, is necessary.
• Candidates must have led software development teams using Agile, Lean, and/or Continuous methodologies.
• Knowledge of delivery approaches such as TDD, continuous integration, pairing, and infrastructure automation is essential.
• Bonus points for knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• A passion for continuous learning and improvement in areas like functional programming paradigms and event-driven architecture is expected.
• Professional skills include the ability to influence others, bridge product and technology, and mentor less experienced peers.

Benefits:

• Thoughtworks offers a unique career path tailored to individual development goals, supported by interactive tools and numerous development programs.
• The company fosters a cultivation culture that values helping each other grow and succeed.
• Employees are empowered in their career journeys, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
• Thoughtworks promotes a collaborative environment where diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute to innovation and success.