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# Tech Lead - Software development

- **Company:** MarkJames ?
- **Location:** Basildon, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Data Structures, Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Laravel, MariaDB, MongoDB, Model View Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented Software Development, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Git, Vue.js, Containerization, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Non-relational Database, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815092819-tech-lead-software-development

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 years of software development experience
 * Holding a PhD, MSc or BSc from Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar discipline with minimum 2:1 graduation score.
 * Strong understanding/knowledge of software engineering cores like data structures, database design, object-oriented programming with design patterns.
 * Proven software development experience with Object Oriented PHP with MVC framework like Phalcon, Laravel.
 * Very good knowledge of Relational and non-relational databases like MariaDB, MongoDB
 * Experience with queuing systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka.
 * Very good understanding of frontend development with frameworks like Vue.js.
 * Experience in containerization and docker.
 * Experience in source code management like GIT.
 * Enjoys the opportunity to resolve complex development challenges.
 * A passion for technology and the motivation to explore more into this sector. Methodological and logical approach to work and an eye for detail.
 * Strong analytical skills, good attention to the details and strong problem-solving abilities.
 * An effective, willing, and enthusiastic team player.

## Description

Job Title: Tech Lead - Software development

Location: Basildon, England, United Kingdom - 5 days onsite Monday-Friday.

Contract Duration: 15 Months

 * Minimum 3 years of software development experience
 * Holding a PhD, MSc or BSc from Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or similar discipline with minimum 2:1 graduation score.
 * Strong understanding/knowledge of software engineering cores like data structures, database design, object-oriented programming with design patterns.
 * Proven software development experience with Object Oriented PHP with MVC framework like Phalcon, Laravel.
 * Very good knowledge of Relational and non-relational databases like MariaDB, MongoDB
 * Experience with queuing systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka.
 * Very good understanding of frontend development with frameworks like Vue.js.
 * Experience in containerization and docker.
 * Experience in source code management like GIT.
 * Enjoys the opportunity to resolve complex development challenges.
 * A passion for technology and the motivation to explore more into this sector. Methodological and logical approach to work and an eye for detail.
 * Strong analytical skills, good attention to the details and strong problem-solving abilities.
 * An effective, willing, and enthusiastic team player.


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