Technical Lead

We are currently looking for a Technical Lead, with a strong Java development background, to provide technical direction to our project teams. 

• You will get the opportunity to:

 To provide strong technical direction to the project teams and collaborate closely with Head of Architecture and Platform Development to recommend improvements and enhance  solution from a technical perspectiveTo work on a leading edge mobile travel platform to develop the next generation of Mobile Web and Downloadable On-handset solutionsFormulate innovative technical solutions to business problemsWork closely with clients, suppliers, partners and co-workers to specify optimal solutions. 

• Technical Skills:

Experience of some or all of the following technical skills is highly desirable:

 Application stack – JEE, Spring, MySQL and other associated technologiesiOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, BlackBerry developmentWeb UI technologiesGood understanding of usability principles, particularly as applied to mobile devicesDiscipline of working within a unit-test environmentAgile development processes. 

• Key responsibilities: 

 Provide strong technical direction to your project teams :Provide pro-active technical mentoring to your teamsHelp your teams to find optimal solutions to address developmental challenges they may encounterEnsure the architecture of the teams’ solutions across all your projects is optimal, leveraging M2B, and consistent with technical approach as set out by the Head of Architecture and Platform DevelopmentEnsure your teams follow code conventionsPlan and direct targeted and timely code reviewsManage and prioritise   specific re-factoring tasks throughout various phases of projectsSome hands-on development of Mobile Web and App solutionsBe proactive in developing a close working relationships with Head of Architecture and Platform Development  and with other relevant colleaguesAct as a technical advocate for the company solution both internally and when dealing with clientsWork closely with senior management, PMO, QA and other relevant  colleagues on development process improvementsDirect client contact, both face to face and electronically on regular basis, in support of sales and account management with respect to high-level architecture and technology issuesProvide technical input into hiring process for development team e.g. reviewing technical tests, assisting with interviews etc.Proactively organising, creating and running regular sessions with to impart best practices and provide insights on new, relevant technologies.Potential candidates must: Have a minimum of 2 – 3 years technical lead experience ideally within Agile development teams (preferably Scrum)Have demonstrated technical leadership to improve Quality, Innovation and Productivity of your teamsBe a quick and enthusiastic learner and have the ability to work in a very fast paced environment and handle multiple responsibilitiesDisplay high standards, good attention to detail and a methodological work process.Academic/Educational Qualifications: 2.1 (or higher) BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent. 

• Salary/Reward

 We offer a competitive salary (typically in top quartile), with regular salary reviews, performance related bonuses, paid for private healthcare and the excitement of playing your part in building an industry leading company. To ensure you will share in our future success, you will also have the opportunity to participate in our Share Option Scheme. 

• Learning & Development

 Our client, allocates significant resources to both formal and informal learning and development for its employees – including formal training courses, technology conferences and seminars. 

• Location

 These roles are based at our ultra-modern headquarters offices in The Digital Hub, Dublin 8, located 15 minutes walk from the city centre and minutes from LUAS and Heuston Stations.