Lead Developer (Integration)

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Lead Developer - Software Integrations / API Design
Remote (occasional trips to London)
 
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a market leading specialist insurer for a Lead Developer to build and maintain integrations between 3rd party and internal systems.  The individual is a key technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and managing sophisticated integration solutions that enable seamless communication and data flow between diverse software solutions.
 
This role involves leading integration projects, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of integration strategies aligned with business objectives.
 
Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of integration developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and support to team members.
• Define and drive the integration strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and IT architecture.
• Architect and design complex integration solutions, considering scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of integration projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
• Implement and enforce quality assurance processes to maintain high standards in integration development.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective communication.
• Collaborate with business analysts, system architects, and other teams to understand requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends in integration and middleware.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance the team's capabilities and efficiency.
• Lead efforts to optimize integration solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Conduct performance analysis and implement improvements to meet or exceed service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for integration solutions, architecture, and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in integration engineering roles.
• Proven leadership experience in designing and implementing complex integration solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of integration technologies, middleware, and best practices.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as NodeJS, TypeScript, Express, or others commonly used in integration.
• Experience with API design, RESTful APIs, and other integration protocols.
• Experience with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Terraform IaC
• Knowledge of data integration patterns and ETL processes is important for effectively moving and transforming data between different systems.
• Understanding cloud security best practices, data privacy laws, and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of network architectures, including VPNs, CDN, and DNS, and a good understanding of system architectures and how different components interact within the cloud.

• £70K - £100K Basic Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package