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Avanti Recruitment is working with a dynamic E-commerce company who are on the lookout for a Senior/Lead Developer to join the team on a permanent basis. The role is a hybrid position and will require you in the office 1 day per week ideally but they are flexible on this requirement.
They have built out online gifting brands which have achieved a turnover of £10M+. You’ll be joining a team of 30 people, with the dev team consisting of 5 currently, however they are poised for significant growth and plan on doubling in size over the coming years.
The Role:
They are on the lookout for an experienced Senior/Lead Java Developer to spearhead their technological evolution, transforming from their current Magento/PHP (Lamp Stack) setup to a cutting-edge Java Enterprise environment. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future of the tech stack and contribute directly to the company’s growth.
The CEO is specifically looking for someone with E-Commerce experience, ideally with start-up or small company experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement technology roadmaps
* Design and oversee system architecture
* Lead the migration to Java Enterprise (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices)
* Facilitate the company's move to AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS)
* Create prototypes and liaise with stakeholders
* Balance hands-on development (50%) with architecture, design, and stakeholder management (50%)
Required Skills and Experience:
* Must have E-Commerce Experience
* Must have experience in a small or start-up company
* Proven track record in Java Enterprise development (Spring/Spring Boot Microservices)
* Strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS
* Fullstack development capabilities (Ideally with PHP/Magento)
* Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management
* Ability to quickly adapt to and lead innovation with new technologies
Work Environment
* Hybrid working 1 day per week from the Heathrow office (however this is flexible)
* Potential for a 4-day work week for the right candidate
* Flexible working hours (core hours 9 AM - 5 PM)
Benefits Package
* Competitive salary up to £80,000
* Performance-based bonus up to 12%
* 5% matched pension contribution
* Generous staff discount (35-40%)
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Healthcare and life insurance options under consideration
Interview Process
* Initial video interview with CTO/Co-Founder: Company overview, role discussion, and CV review
* Technical Q&A or pair programming session (to be determined)
If you're passionate about leading technological innovation and ready to play a crucial role in scaling a successful e-commerce business, then click Apply Now