Development Team Lead

Job Description

Who are OnBuy?

OnBuy are an online marketplace who are on a mission of being the best choice for every customer, everywhere.

We have recently been named one of the UK's fastest-growing tech companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 for the third year in a row (as well as 'Fastest-Growing Tech Business in the South West').

All achievements we are very proud of, but we don't let that go to our head. We are all laser focused on our mission and understand the huge joint effort ahead of us needed to succeed.

Working at OnBuy:

We are a team of driven and motivated people who thrive when working at pace. To succeed at OnBuy you need to take charge and fully own your responsibilities, rolling your sleeves up when needed to 'get it done'. Working at OnBuy you are surrounded by so much opportunity, but you must possess the ability to stay focused and prioritise ruthlessly. Most importantly, you will thrive in an ever-changing environment as we are constantly evolving.

At OnBuy, you're not just a number or another cog in a machine. We are creating something really special, and you have the opportunity to affect meaningful change and have your voice heard.

We are a close team, who have the opportunity to learn and grow as OnBuy evolves. We work in a flexible way, meaning we can prioritise our health and relationships, but when we are working, we graft.

Job overview:
As a Development Team Lead, you will lead one of our cross-functional development teams, each comprising back-end developers, a front-end developer and QA testers. You will ensure robust adherence to agreed process and coding standards, while working to ensure timescales and quality are met, with the highest level of stakeholder satisfaction.

As a hands-on software developer, you will architect, build and maintain solutions within our eCommerce Marketplace platform.

Our tech stack is comprised of a custom MVC monolith, with supporting Laravel microservices.

Key Responsibilities: 

Hands-on Development

• Write, test, and maintain modern, high-quality PHP code to develop new features and enhance existing functionality.
• Collaborate with the team on the development and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and database systems.
• Optimise and troubleshoot code to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.

Team Leadership and Management

• Oversee a team of developers and QA, managing workload allocation, setting priorities, and tracking progress to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their professional goals.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

 Project Planning and Execution

• Work with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define project scope, estimate timelines, and break down tasks for efficient team execution.
• Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, ensuring the team adheres to Agile practices.
• Ensure project milestones are met and that the development team is aligned with the product roadmap and business objectives.

 Code Quality and Best Practices

• Implement and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and best practices within the team to ensure maintainable, performant and high-quality code.
• Encourage unit testing, code documentation, and regular refactoring to maintain codebase health.
• Stay updated with PHP and other relevant technology trends, promoting continuous learning within the team.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with DevOps to support a smooth CI/CD pipeline and promote a culture of DevOps within the team.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for other departments and stakeholders, providing clear communication on development progress and issues.

Requirements

Experience and Skills: 

• Experience in PHP development, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior developer role.
• Strong proficiency in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks) and experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Proven experience leading a team of developers, including project planning, task allocation, and performance management.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience managing sprints, retrospectives, and stand-ups.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical team members.

Benefits

The salary range on offer for this role is £70,000 - £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

In return for helping us to grow, we’ll offer you company equity, meaning you own a piece of this business we are all working so hard to build.