Full-Stack Technical Lead

Guy Carpenter IT Product Support seek a talented Full-Stack Technical Lead with solid background in developing and supporting Single-Page Applications, Microservices, and Document-style databases. ideally who can also work out of our London office.

You will have responsibility for leading a team of developers in the design, development, and implementation of MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack applications.

You will also have the responsibility of leading a team of production support engineers and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability, availability, and performance of our applications.

You will provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on expertise to the team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

What can you expect:

• Join a talented delivery team for an industry leading company.


• Be a key player in technical modernization initiatives.


• Very high buy-in and visibility by senior business management., Lead and mentor a team of developers in the design, development, and implementation of MERN stack applications.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to define project requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.


• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.


• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability.


• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, working closely with the team to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and provide accurate estimates for project timelines.


• Ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and on schedule.


• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.


• Lead technical discussions and provide recommendations for architectural decisions.
  
  Extensive experience in Full-Stack development that includes Single-Page Applications, Microservices, and Document-style databases.


• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, plus experience in leading a team of developers.


• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.


• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.


• Experience with performance optimization and scalability techniques.


• A passion for technology.


What makes you stand out:

• Experience in MERN stack development.


• Experience with Agile development methodologies.


• Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud platforms, such as AWS or Azure.


• Experience with React or any JavaScript framework, Node, MongoDB or NoSQL database.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks.


• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes & Azure.
  
  Marsh is the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter., Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person. office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
  
  We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis.


• Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.


• Generous Family Leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options. To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary.