Engineering Lead

Better Days Recruitment Ltd

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.