Lead Software Developer - Front End

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Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Lead Software Developer - Front End to join our Mount Pearl, NL.

Full-Time - Permanent | Job Reference: KRSI-2024-45

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer - Front-Endto join our Front-End development team for GUI-based applications. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment and be interested in contributing to the direction of future Kraken products.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Provide technical leadership to our front-end software development team.
• Participate in project planning with the Director, Global Software & Autonomy.
• Help strengthen the test suite and add to the DevOps process.
• Participate in the formulation and documentation of functional and technical requirements.
• Perform code reviews to facilitate knowledge sharing and promote excellence in software quality.
• Oversee software designs (internal or via external contractors).
• Work with the Software Project Manager/Product Owner in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Implement and adhere to software and documentation practices that are consistent with quality standards.
• Participate in the supervision and administration of internal and external contractors (timesheet approval, expenses, etc.).
• Participate in all aspects of software development for our desktop and web-based user interfaces, including programming, requirements gathering, UI/UX design, implementation, documentation, and testing.
• Support fundamental scientific investigations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of eight years' experience with front-end development, tools, and practices.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience leading front-end software teams.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• Must be proficient in Linux and Windows based system development.
• Proven skill set with React (or other JS frameworks), web-based technologies, Git, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication skills with the desire to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting abilities are essential.
• Up to date with the latest software development trends
• Self-motivated and ability to work well independently.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and can deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to get up to speed with new systems and concepts quickly.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams.
• Experience with Figma/Adobe XD or similar wireframe/mock-up software.
• Exposure to any of: Docker, Gitlab CI, and Linux
• Experience with C# with a solid understanding of MVVM and/or MVC design patterns.