Team Lead

Learnosity

. Set medium- to long-term technical strategy for the team's area and own delivery of team objectives .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a strong focus on JavaScript, ReactJS, and PHP, while effectively leading engineering teams and managing technical projects. Proven ability to mentor engineers, maintain code quality, and implement agile methodologies in a collaborative environment.

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JavaScriptReactJSPHPSoftware Architecture DesignAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringComponent-Based ArchitectureRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesTechnical DocumentationTest-Driven Development (TDD)Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)AI ToolsNode.jsPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringClear CommunicationTeam Morale SupportPerformance Management

Industry Keywords

SaaS EnvironmentCross-Team DependenciesTechnical SpecificationsFeature RolloutsAgile Ceremonies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLPHPPythonReactSymfony

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set medium- to long-term technical strategy for the team's area and own delivery of team objectives
Create technical specifications and roadmaps for projects with cross-team dependencies
Write flexible, efficient, well-tested and well-documented code
Maintain code quality through code review and deliver permanent fixes for complex issues
Design components and systems across API and system boundaries
Provide design feedback and manage feature rollouts or deprecations with monitoring and documented failure paths
Prove complex functionality with real data and use AI tools and new technologies where useful
Hold regular 1:1s, coach team members and support performance management
Run 6-month check-ins and annual reviews, approve leave, and help hire and onboard engineers
Mentor less experienced engineers and support team morale and development
Set priorities, create realistic plans, track progress, risks and dependencies, and resolve or escalate blockers
Work with Product and Design to clarify goals and priorities
Ensure agile ceremonies run effectively and help the team reach alignment
Participate in a shared on-call roster, typically one week every four to six weeks after onboarding and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years as a software engineer, including time at senior level delivering medium to long-term projects with business impact
2+ years leading engineering teams, including formal people processes such as 1:1s, performance reviews and interviewing
Strong JavaScript and ReactJS, including state management, component-based architecture and design systems
Strong PHP, ideally with Symfony and/or Doctrine, and Python in a backend or data-oriented context
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases in high performance environments
Proven software and architecture design skills, including components that interact across API or system boundaries
Experience leading technical projects end to end, covering specs, roadmaps, estimation and cross-team dependencies
Experience mentoring and coaching engineers, and a real interest in developing people as well as technology
Experience working in agile teams in close partnership with Product and Design
Clear written and verbal communication, including technical documentation
Experience leading cross-team or cross-discipline initiatives
Experience rolling out major features in a production SaaS environment
Commercial experience with AI tools, including AI-assisted or agentic software delivery
Experience with TDD and setting up CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Node.js

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual leave
Milestone leave
Paid sick leave
Generous parental leave
Health & dental insurance
Pension contributions
Learning & development support
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible work practices
Commuter benefits
Modern city-centre office