Principal Developer - Full Stack

Summary

Join Datacom as a Principal Full Stack Developer and lead the development of our next-generation SaaS Payroll Product, Datapay. You will be responsible for all phases of software development, from architecture and design to implementation and customer engagement. This role requires expert-level skills in various software technologies and a minimum of 10 years of experience in software development. You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Datacom offers a dynamic work environment with various perks, including remote work, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities. We are modernizing our payroll experience for customers, building on a robust existing system.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of various software and performance monitoring techniques
• 10+ years in Software Development, with at least 4 years in a large IT organisation
• Expert knowledge across current software toolsets such as C#/.Net, C#/.Net Core, NodeJS
• Knowledge of systems integration using APIs; REST, web services, Auth0 etc
• Knowledge of emerging workflows in AI
• Experience building software using patterns like CQRS, Event Sourcing, Domain Driven Design, Service Oriented Architectures, and Hexagonal/Onion/Clean architecture as these are fundamental to the system
• Knowledge of web front-end technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS, React or a similar front end development tool kit
• Knowledge of spec-first development using OpenAPI/Swagger, Unit, Regression and E2E testing and configuration of UI components with frameworks such as Storybook
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey technical information across various levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a wide variety of stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams through influence, including planning, controlling and reporting on progress
• Design, code, and test applications either in one major language or in a range of programs across multiple platforms
• Make Tech Stack choices and capture knowledge continuously as part of your work
• Mentor developers in technical and other complementary team delivery skills
• Ensure that systems are developed within agreed budgets and time frames and achieving necessary design and systems security standards
• Oversee the analysis, design, programming, debugging, and modification of software for our Datapay product
• Work closely with Product and Design teams to ensure quality solutions are delivered on time
• Lead communication and collaboration across Development, Design, and Product teams, to ensure alignment and create successful outcomes

Benefits

• Social events
• Chill-out spaces
• Remote working
• Flexi-hours
• Professional development courses