Technical Lead

Who are Insites?

We have worked extremely hard to build a family of incredibly talented, industry leading individuals that come together to ensure what they do has an impact on a better future. From architects; strategists; designers; UX experts and developers. We are a small and versatile team of 8 digital specialists.

Insites all came together back in 2014 and we have been improving and growing our presence ever since. We specialise in delivering high-end applications and websites at the highest possible quality, all whilst collaborating with our amazing team. We pride ourselves on always doing the right thing and don’t take ourselves too seriously. Come and say Hi! The projects we work on here are varied and no two projects are the same which is how we like it. For example, just some of the industries we work include start-ups, healthcare & fitness, pharmaceutical, food & drink, and retail.

Job Summary

If you are a tech expert who enjoys interfacing with clients, assessing requirements, and coming up with innovative software solutions, this is the job for you!

You’ll need at least 5+ years experience in software development

• Salary - Dependant on experience
• Hours - Full time, flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• Holiday - 21 days a year + bank holidays and your birthday off
• Location - right in the heart of Hitchin
• Structured personal development facilitated

Location

We're based in Hitchin, however we currently provide the opportunity to work remotely.

Who are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable about various digital technologies: iOS and Android applications, cross-platform technologies (React Native), web applications (backend and frontend);
• well-informed on cloud architecture techniques, design patterns, and technologies (security, REST, OAuth, API management, deployment models, micro-service architecture, etc.)
• knowledgeable about different types of database systems
• a strong communicator (both verbal and written)
• an analytical and creative problem solver
• experienced in working on multidisciplinary projects
• able to establish a good rapport with clients
• experienced with database design and architecture setup
• able to prioritise and manage work to meet critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
• able to develop new approaches to complex design problems
• experienced with the general privacy and legal aspects related to application/service development (CCPA, HIPAA, GDPR)
• experienced in agile development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban)

Ideal Candidate

• A degree in computer science
• a results-oriented and structured way of thinking
• the ability to work under pressure and move between multiple projects
• an open mind for new ideas and other people’s opinions

Responsibilities

• meet with clients and understand their business and technical requirements
• join kickoff meetings and help set up projects for production
• plan out architecture (servers, databases, frameworks, and programming languages) at a high level
• draw diagrams and write specifications
• work with designers on wireframes
• oversee the project life cycle from conception to completion
• assess potential risks and report them to the client and production teams
• together with the project manager, keep track of time, costs, and quality constraints
• help continuously improve our processes
• provide the business development team with technical advice and support in communication with potential and existing clients
• coach your team members and share technical knowledge

Benefits and Package

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home
• Equipment for working at home and the office
• Day off for your birthday
• Relaxed environment
• On the job training
• Team meet-ups

If you have any questions about this role or would like to apply for the position just send in an email to careers@insitesdigital.com