Lead Software Engineer
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Job Description
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 Hearsts many acclaimed brands. Participate in product and software design discussions working directly with other engineers product and design teams DevOps and other stakeholders. Use wellreasoned 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.
EndtoEnd Execution: Lead the execution of features and projects from inception through design implementation delivery and postrelease iteration in an agile environment.
Technology Expertise: Lead the adoption of new tools languages and frameworks as required while being adaptable and technologyagnostic.
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 problemsolving techniques.
Database Expertise: Have a strong understanding of relational and nonrelational 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 problemsolving skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering highquality 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!
Theres more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.
Hearst UK is deeply committed to using our influential brands to reflect the world we want to live in one that respects protects represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business we recognise the significant benefits of creativity collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why were working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.
Employment Type
Full-Time
