My client is a very exciting not-for-profit organisation that are focused on developing the blockchain/DLT ecosystem, finding product-market fit and bringing industry, academia, and regulators together.
They are now looking for an Engineering Lead to head up their cross functional team of Data & Software Engineers.
Working closely with Senior Stakeholders the Engineering Lead will help to establish processes, standards and appropriate architectures for optimal performance. You will keep up-to-date with industry trends and technological advancements to ensure the organisation remains relevant and innovative as well as training stakeholders on IT and technology policies.
This is a hands-on role and the successful candidate will need to have strong Data Engineering experience with Python.
Functional Areas
- Work closely with the product team for feature design and implementation.
- Manage and lead a small team of engineers, prioritising tasks and making decisions based on changing business priorities.
- Plan sprints reflecting business priorities and continuously improve sprint planning.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders for technical requirements translation.
- Manage relationships with technology vendors and explore strategic partnerships.
- Data Collection: Ensure robust data management systems are in place, overseeing secure collection, storage, and processing of data, and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Code/Analytics: Adjust, improve, and optimise the efficiency and performance of codes developed by the R&D team for production readiness.
- Frontend: Supervise the development of Web-dashboard and mobile apps
- UX: Oversee the creation of intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for easy navigation and understanding of data by clients.
- UI: Oversee the development of user interfaces, including visual design aspects like layout, colour schemes, typography, and graphics.
- Admin Dashboard Development: Responsible for a comprehensive admin dashboard
- Setting Code Review Standards and Processes: Establish standards and processes for code review, including coding standards, review procedures, and quality benchmarks.
Skills Required
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team of engineers.
- Strong Data Analytics experience
- Exp with Python for Data Engineering
- Experience with TypeScript AWS, PostgreSQL Database
- An understanding of Nuxt.js framework & Supabase,
- Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to align technological solutions with organizational goals and strategic planning.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative and creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable, but not mandatory
Proficiency in blockchain technologies, distributed systems, and data analytics.
Experience in cybersecurity and risk management.
In return they offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to be at the forefront of an innovative organisation as they grow.