Software Development Team Lead

Why Aqovia:

At the Intersection of Innovation and Impact, introducing Aqovia. Aqovia is an international technology firm dedicated to creating tangible value through the power of AI, data-driven, and bespoke software solutions and services.

Our unique approach extends beyond traditional service and solutions delivery, we strategically invest in and nurture a diverse portfolio of promising companies operating across vital sectors including; financial services, health, infrastructure management, sustainability, education, and business intelligence.

This commitment to fostering innovation across a broad spectrum allows Aqovia to stay at the cutting edge, delivering transformative solutions and creating significant impact. For our clients and strategic partners, Aqovia offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking group shaping the future

Job Description:

Aqovia is looking for a 'hands-on' Technical Lead to work on clients' and our own Research and development projects.

Aqovians live and breathe agile, thrive in an eXtreme Programming environment and are

passionate about software development as a craft, as well as an engineering discipline. We love learning new skills and keeping up to date with the latest industry trends. We advocate for the best tools and practices and are enthusiastic about pair programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a 'hands-on' software engineering leader
• Act as technical design authority and architect, ensure alignment with other Aqovia and client teams and initiatives
• Guide customers and clients on solution options, including the inter-play between off-the-shelf and bespoke components. 
• Contribute to Aqovia's Research & Development programme
• Evaluate new technologies for adoption
• Be able to explain complex technical issues in simple terms

Agile coach:

• Ensure smooth running of agile ceremonies (including planning, retrospectives, stand-ups)
• Advocate for agile principles and guide the development team, and customer  stakeholders on practices.
• Support the client Product Owner in managing the product roadmap and backlog

Team management:

• Support appraisals of engineering staff
• Ensure timely resolution of support issues, including handling escalations
• Production and dissemination of basic team reports
• Line management of technical squad.
• Timesheet approval.

Tech stack

Our tech stack is continuously evolving. Currently our preferred stack includes:

• Front-end ("JamStack", Progressive Web Applications, often as micro-frontends):
  JavaScript (ES6+ or sometimes TypeScript) / Babel / Rollup
• Web Components V1 (principally using lit-html and lit-element)
• Redux or Apollo (GraphQL)
  
  Server-side:
• Azure Functions
• .NET Core
  
  Cloud:
• Azure
• Kubernetes

Legacy technologies you may sometimes have to work with (or help replace) include Web Components v0 (Polymer 1.x), AngularJs 1.x, ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET WebForms.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Proven Team Lead experience managing cross functional software engineering teams
• Experience of working in a professional and agile software development environment.
• Relevant degree or equivalent higher professional qualification.
• Experience of managing stakeholders through the development process.
• Have the mindset and desire to drive, architecturally, adoption and integration of a new off-the-shelf system.
• Strong Agile Coaching skills
• Holding Scrum ceremonies 
• Strong knowledge of C#, the .NET platform and Azure,
• Enthusiasm for microservices architecture and DevOps culture
• In-depth experience in at least one of the following 3 areas:
• Full-stack' web development using modern web frameworks to create progressive web applications in JavaScript.
• Event-driven applications in .NET or NodeJS using a message bus such as
• RabbitMQ or Azure Service Bus.
• Secure, high performance, HATEOS, RESTful web APIs.
• Understanding of CRM, ERP and Content Management systems.
• Professional communication skills are essential. Candidates must possess excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively manage business interactions and maintain a professional tone in all commercial correspondence.

Joining Aqovia means:

• Making a real difference: You'll be part of a team developing solutions that empower businesses while contributing to sustainable practices.
• Growth opportunities: We invest in our employees' development and offer a path for career advancement.
• Collaborative culture: We value teamwork, open communication, and a supportive environment.
• Competitive benefits package: TBC and can be discussed in the call with the talent team.

If you're a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our commitment to positive impact, we encourage you to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organisation