Lead Software Engineer

Hearst UK is a leading publisher with a growing portfolio of digital products. Build the next generation of our world class publishing platform using industry leading providers and technologies serving Hearst's many acclaimed brands. Participate in product and software design discussions, working directly with other engineers, product and design teams, DevOps, and other stakeholders. Use well-reasoned, appropriate design patterns and best practices.

You will work closely with product managers, other software engineers, researchers, and various brand team members to ensure a seamless and positive user experience across all our digital platforms.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Technical Leadership: Help set technical direction, advocate for sustainable engineering practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Collaboration: Work effectively with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver impactful products.

Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and senior engineers, including code reviews, architectural decisions, and best practices.

End-to-End Execution: Lead the execution of features and projects from inception through design, implementation, delivery, and post-release iteration in an agile environment.

Technology Expertise: Lead the adoption of new tools, languages, and frameworks as required, while being adaptable and technology-agnostic.

Quality Assurance: Promote engineering best practices, including rigorous testing to ensure the quality, modularity, and maintainability of codebases.

Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and mentor others in problem-solving techniques.

Database Expertise: Have a strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases, optimizing queries with SQL.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience as a software engineer or a similar role.

• Experience with testing web and mobile applications (iOS and/or Android).

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies (e.g., Agile).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in writing clear and concise test cases

WHAT WE OFFER

At Hearst UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:

• 25 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days)
• Hybrid working - Four days per week in the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular socials and more!
  
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