Web Team Lead in London

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

This role reports directly to the Director of Software Engineering and serves as a vital bridge between management and the software development team. We're looking for someone assertive and entrepreneurial, someone who takes initiative, isn't afraid to dig for answers, and helps the team navigate and solve complex problems rather than waiting for direction.

What will you do:

• Lead a team of backend and frontend software engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features;
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications;
• Help design, implement, or prototype services for systems and solutions for technically complex products by using containerised microservices;
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies;
• Remove impediments to the team’s progress;
• Follow development and quality best practices, but be critical if you believe they can be improved;
• Take responsibility for making sound technical engineering decisions;
• Document software and processes as needed.

Who you are:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related;
• Preferably 4+ years of experience as a software engineer targeting C#, Python, or single-page web apps using React or Angular with Typescript;
• Proven experience as a Team Leader or similar role in a software development team;
• Understanding of Agile methodologies;
• Experience with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, REST, gRPC and SignalR;
• Familiarity with RESTful architecture;
• Experience with event-driven architectures or event-streaming services, such RabbitMQ and Kafka;
• Experience with microservice development and containerisation techniques such as Docker or Kubernetes;
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git or equivalent;
• Strong understanding of quality management, including but not limited to standards, regulations and applicable policies and procedures;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment;
• Critical thinking and ability to show initiative and be entrepreneurial;
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written);
• Familiar with basic web application security concepts;
• Experience working with real-time data;
• Experience with distributed systems and networks (IoT, Industry 4.0);
• Experience in Industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus and OPC;
• Knowledge of IoT technologies, including communication protocols, cloud platforms, and network security.

Salary for this position: Up to £100,000 per annum. The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.