Technical Lead - Front-end

About us

We're on a mission to make clean energy easier for everyone. We take pride in our promise to do what's right by our people, customers and planet – it's basically why we get up in the morning.  Across charging, solar, storage and business, our ambition remains the same: inspiring a clearer path to clean energy.

Job Purpose

Egg is a leader in the renewable energy sector, helping Private & Public Sector entities achieve their sustainability goals through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Tech Lead (Frontend) to join our team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a team of engineers, drive technical excellence, and collaborate closely with product management and design to deliver cutting-edge solutions that address customer needs. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of Egg’s technological landscape, ensuring robust and scalable systems that support our ambitious growth plans.

Key Accountabilities

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear goals, and provide professional development opportunities.

Agile Development:

• Guide the engineering team in agile practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum or Kanban methodologies with continuous release cycles.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to enhance team productivity and delivery.

Product Collaboration:

• Work closely with product management and design teams to understand and solve customer problems through rapid testing and learning frameworks.
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and meet customer needs.

Cloud Technology:

• Be part of the development and operation of cloud-based systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture and infrastructure management.

Technical Expertise:

• Lead by example in coding practices, focusing on React and NextJS to develop high-quality, maintainable front-end code.
• Provide full-stack development guidance, on both front-end and back-end.

Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, communicating technical concepts and project progress effectively.
• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and business objectives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years in a senior software engineering role, with at least 2 years of line management experience.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams in an agile environment, excluding experience limited to “SAFe” or “Less” frameworks.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a startup, demonstrating the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Technical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in React and NextJS.
• Experience with cloud technologies and managing cloud-hosted systems.
• Full-stack development experience is a bonus.
• Experience in the energy industry is a bonus.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

*Egg is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.