Lead Software Engineer
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About VersaTile
VersaTile is a cuttingedge startup revolutionizing warehouse automation through intelligent robotics. Originating from Tharsus Group known for delivering automation solutions to industry giants like Ocado VersaTile is disruptive technology that uses a dynamic intelligent floor to massively increasing the efficiency of operations.
Role Overview
We are seeking a visionary Lead Software Developer to join us on the journey to grow and scale an outstanding business and to spearhead the development of our warehouse automation platform. This role involves leading a small team of talented engineers collaborating with crossfunctional teams and driving the technical strategy to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
The successful candidate will be passionate about people excited to be part of a close nit multidisciplinary team and keen to deliver awesome game changing technology. Theyll relish the excitement and uncertainty that comes with a startup and be eager to make a difference. In addition theyll have outstanding technical skills.
Our technology stack is evolving. Currently we write highlevel code in asynchronous Python with a microservices architecture while our embedded code uses C. In the future we plan to transition the highlevel code to C# and adopt a more modular design.
We are working towards building a scalable platform in which data plays a pivotal role in both preventative maintenance and driving system improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers mathematicians and product managers to delight customers and integrate software seamlessly with hardware.
- Technical Leadership: Guide the architecture design and implementation of our software and product platform ensuring scalability reliability and performance.
- Team Management: Lead mentor and grow a team of software engineers fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence.
- Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and maintain our competitive edge.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce best practices for code quality testing and deployment processes.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Previous experience in software development with proven experience in a leadership role.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong Python and C# programming skills with essential understanding of asynchronous programming (such as asyncio).
- Experience with microservices and modular software design.
- Experience with Linux environments and DevOps tools (Azure DevOps Ansible).
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
- Ability to analyse the system using SQL and LogQL.
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks and realtime data processing.
- Knowledge of robotic systems and multiagent path finding.
- Experience with integrating onpremises solutions with cloud platforms particularly Azure.
- Optional skills: C knowledge for embedded development and frontend experience (svelte).
- Soft Skills: Outstanding people skills cando mindset strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Why Join VersaTile
- Innovative Environment: Be part of a team thats redefining warehouse automation with AIdriven solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing startup with ample opportunities for professional development.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to technology that addresses realworld challenges in logistics and supply chain management.
- Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
Location
We are based in Blyth Northumberland just north of Newcastle. The Lead Software Engineer will need to spend significant time on site to grow relationships work with the hardware and successfully fulfil the role. Some time will also be sent at customer and supplier sites.
Employment Type
Full-Time
