Lead Software Engineer

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for two committed and passionate Lead Software Engineers to join our growing business.

About the Role

As a Lead Developer within the online team, you will be the technical lead in one of our squads focused on the portfolio of Iceland websites, centred around React and SalesForce PWAKit.

It is a varied job with a large hands on development creating new features, building components our customers can interact with, creating tools and some developments to complement our Mobile Apps.

You will work alongside product owners and business analysts to ensure that solutions and technologies used are aligned with the business' goals, aiding in planning development and timelines and providing valuable feedback to other business-oriented departments.

You will also line manage and mentor a small team of developers, setting a positive example and helping them grow and progress professionally.

Day to day activities:

• Work with fellow developers to deliver new enhancements and features
• Carry out code reviews, delivering constructive feedback to improve the quality of code and developer knowledge within the team.
• Ensures the technical delivery of the tasks on the sprint to support the over-arching sprint goals.
• Work with others to ensure the best solution is implemented.
• Understands the value of quality assurance through pair programming, unit testing and behavioural driven development.
• Line management and mentoring of other develops
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure they are kept informed of progress or setbacks
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with existing features and identify the source of issues.

Skills / Experience

• Strong skills with fundamental languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, SCSS & HTML
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with other JavaScript frameworks; Node.js, React.js
• Understanding of eCommerce
• Experience with Commerce Platforms, CMS tools
• Any experience with Cloud computing, AWS, GCP, Azure

What we can offer you:

�? Best Place to Work 2025
?? Supportive and collaborative team
?? Healthcare and cash back plans
?? 15% discount in our stores and 30% discount in our group restaurants
??? Partner discounts
�? Subsidised on site restaurant and Costa (Head Office)
??�? Mental, physical and financial wellbeing support