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Lead Developer

BruntWork

UKRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Sept 2024

About the role

This is a remote position.

Schedule:

Total hours: 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sydney time (or 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Manila time)
With 1 hour unpaid break in between

Client location or time zone: Sydney, NSW, Australia - AEST

Company/client overview:
The client's main business is a company that supplies glass balustrades for homes and properties in Sydney, Australia.

Job Overview:
The client is seeking a Lead Developer who will lead the technology development of their platform, from prototype to a fully functional web and mobile application. The ideal candidate is an experienced full-stack developer with strong leadership and architectural design skills, capable of guiding the technology strategy and building a scalable, secure, and user-friendly platform.

Responsibilities:

Platform Architecture & Development

Lead the development of our platform, including both web and mobile applications.
Architect and implement the front-end (React.js, Vue.js) and back-end (Node.js/Express or Django) systems.
Collaborate with design teams to translate the wireframes and mockups into responsive and intuitive user interfaces.
Oversee the database design and management (MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) to handle data related to users, projects, bids, and quotes.
Ensure the integration of real-time communication systems for quoting, bid management, and notifications (using Socket.IO or WebSockets).
Build a robust and scalable API layer to enable smooth communication between the web and mobile apps.

Mobile App Development

Oversee the development of the mobile application using cross-platform frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
Implement features that are in line with the platform’s web version, including quote requests, supplier dashboards, and project management tools.
Ensure the app is optimized for both iOS and Android platforms and integrates with back-end APIs.

Technology Strategy & Infrastructure

Define the technology roadmap in alignment with business goals, outlining platform features, timelines, and resource needs.
Manage the scalability of the platform, ensuring that it can handle future growth in users, transactions, and data volume.
Implement best practices for data security and user privacy, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools for auto-suggesting materials and predictive analytics in supplier-tradie matching.
Set up DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) and ensure automated testing, deployment, and cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or Heroku).

Prototyping and UI/UX Oversight

Work closely with UI/UX designers to create an interactive prototype for investor presentations and user testing.
Implement prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or InVision for early-stage visual development and stakeholder feedback.
Collaborate with the design team to refine the user interface for both mobile and web pl