Front-End Technical Lead

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Location: Remote Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 About us At Arbor, we're on a mission to transform the way schools work for the better. We believe in a future of work in schools where being challenged doesn't mean being burnt out and overworked. Where data guides progress without overwhelming staff. And where everyone working in a school is reminded why they got into education every day. Our MIS and school management tools are already making a difference in over 12,000 schools and trusts. Giving time and power back to staff, turning data into clear, actionable insights, and supporting happier working days. At the heart of our brand is a recognition that the challenges schools face today aren't just about efficiency, outputs and productivity - but about creating happier working lives for the people who drive education everyday: the staff. We want to make schools more joyful places to work, as well as learn. About the role We are looking for an experienced and creative Front-End Technical Lead to join our Engineering team and take ownership of software architecture decisions and provide leadership in mentoring and technical development. The remit and focus of the role is to be accountable for guiding the team towards technical excellence, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, and contributing to the overall strategic vision of the technology landscape. It's a broad and exciting role, so we're looking for someone up for a challenge - if you're collaborative and a customer-centric Engineer, this is the role for you. Core responsibilities Oversee the development and implementation of front-end features and improvements that enhance Arbor's front-end systems, in collaboration with stakeholders in Design and Product, setting a high standard for the team's output. Collaborate closely with other Tech Leads, fostering a cohesive and high-performing engineering organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and guide the development of new features, ensuring that all new components align with the organisation's Design System and UX strategy, and maintain a cohesive user experience across the product. Take a leadership role in solutionizing complex feature requests, ensuring alignment with the team's architectural decisions and contributing to wider team responsibilities. Drive the creation of detailed and strategic documentation for new feature developments, emphasizing architectural considerations and alignment with the overall technology strategy. Lead and drive the usage of advanced testing practices, ensuring that the team maintains a high standard of test coverage and reliability, in-line with the organisation's QE practices. Produce well-architected, efficient, and scalable code, serving as a role model for engineering best practices. About you Extensive experience with React, along with a strong proficiency in Javascript and Typescript, HTML and CSS. Proficiency with front-end build tools. Advanced understanding and application of software engineering principles, including SOLID, DRY, etc. Understanding APIs, data fetching strategies, and how to efficiently manage data flow between the client and server. Leadership experience, showcasing the ability to guide teams, make architectural decisions, and drive technical excellence. A team player, willing to muck in and help others when needed, a driven personality who asks questions and actively participates in discussions. Good written and spoken English for effective communication and presentation. Considerable experience in software development. Bonus skills Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) Experience with PHP or related backend technologies. Experience with enterprise-level solutions and large-scale system architectures, contributing to high-level decision-making. Familiarity with Scrum methodology or other agile development processes. Experience with cloud computing. Experience with Docker and containerisation. Familiarity with software best practices such as Refactoring, Clean Code, Domain-Driven Design, Test-Driven Development, etc. What we offer The chance to work alongside a team of hard-working, passionate people in a role where you'll see the impact of your work everyday. We also offer: A dedicated wellbeing team who champion initiatives such as mindfulness, lunch n learns, manager training, mental health first aid training and much more! 32 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays). This is made up of 25 days annual leave plus 7 extra company wide days given over Easter, Summer & Christmas Life Assurance paid out at 3x annual salary Comprehensive wellness benefit provided by AIG Smart Health, which provides a 24/7 virtual GP service, Mental health support, Counselling, and personalised Health Checks Private Dental Insurance with Bupa Salary sacrifice Pension provided by Scottish Widows Enhanced maternity and adoption leave (20 weeks full pay) and paternity (6 weeks full pay) pay 5 free return to work maternity coaching sessions

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