Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Web)

Brief Summary If needless waste gets under your skin and unnecessary damage to our global environment bothers you, join us at Component Sense, where we are making a difference by cleaning up the electronics industry one component at a time.
We are passionate about reducing electronic waste, and we achieve our goals due to our EPIC culture and unwavering customer focus. To support our growth we are looking for a Senior/Lead Software Engineer.
The Role Reporting to our CTO, you will play an integral role within the company as we expand globally. Our processes and operations all depend on our bespoke applications that we manage in-house, and this is our competitive advantage.
We are looking for a versatile team player, living in the central belt of Scotland, who enjoys a varied and fast-paced working environment. You must be self-motivated and curious, with a passion for continual improvement. There are extensive opportunities for growth and career progression: the right person will have the opportunity to match our innovative approach and shape Component Sense’s IT department!
Your duties Will include, but are not limited to: Working closely with developers and management to ensure our systems are reacting to business requirements. Performing high-level code reviews and outlining strategic recommendations. Assessing architectural solutions and proposed systems and technologies. At least 50% of your time working with code, not stuck in meetings. Constantly working on stability and performance of systems.
Our stack: PHP 8 (we love types and static analysis tools like PHP Stan) React (with Typescript) and Angular Node (with Typescript as well) Docker, Cypress, AWS, CI/CD pipelines MySQL 8.x databases About You:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field* Goal oriented - eager to get things done Proactive in shaping our processes & bringing ideas to life Able to work autonomously Lives in the central belt of Scotland* Experience in mentoring other people Experience in refactoring legacy code Experience in increasing robustness of systems *required Our Culture! We truly care about each other here at Component Sense. We strongly believe that any new team member must be a culture fit. It’s just as important that you choose to work with us as it is that we choose to work with you. We are more like a family than a company, but better because we get to choose who is part of this family!
Our culture is EPIC! We are Enterprising, Positive, and we work with Integrity and Clarity. These values really reflect the day-to-day experience of working at Component Sense and articulate the values we live by as a business. We have a clearly defined intent within the organisation: to lead electronic manufacturers toward zero waste.
Established in 2001, our office and warehouse is based in Newbridge, Edinburgh. Normal hours of business are 9 to 5, although our business operates 24/7.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000-£60,000 per year dependent on experience and ability.
Benefits: 5% company pension contribution Flexible schedule Hybrid environment On-site parking
Schedule: Monday to Friday
We believe your time is precious, so you’ll undergo a maximum of two interviews.
Closing date: Noon on 1 July 2024