Creating original and innovative luxury soft toys, Jellycat combines luxurious fabrics with quirky and cute designs and sells its products online and via stockists throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

This Lead Developer role is an exciting opportunity to work with a small in-house business system (ERP, eCommerce, CRM and BI) whilst supporting the team to drive continual improvement in Jellycat’s global operations. You will do this by specifying, developing and testing key processes and integrations on platforms such as ERP, DTC and other supporting applications.

You will work closely within the method of delivering AGILE backlog items within two-week sprints, to demonstrate a 'little and often approach' to delivering change. Ensuring that constant value is delivered to the business directly. 

You will also be able to influence the Jellycat strategy on creating seamless digitally connected information systems, removing barriers to effective, timely decision making and customer satisfaction!

You'll be;

• Leading and managing the development team to deliver innovative and secure IT solutions.
• Carrying out developments to agreed success criteria aligned with the business need.
• Following AGILE sprint methodology, prioritised by the Global Projects team.
• Providing mentorship, technical leadership, and enforcing development standards.
• Representing IT in development project meetings and taking on ownership of tasks.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement solutions.
• Staying curious and enthusiastic about using automation to solve problems and inspiring others to see the benefit of your work.
• An excellent problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities
• Analytical, lateral, and proactive with an inquiring thinking style.
• Leading from the front in a hands-on, practical manner.
• Aligning with and contributing to a small, focused team.
• Ensuring a culture of documentation and sharing of information.

You'll have;

• Proven professional experience in enterprise software development and SDLC.
• Leadership experience managing a team of developers.
• Demonstrated good commercial awareness.
• Strong Python experience (6+ years).
• Strong Microsoft Azure Integration Services experience (LogicApps, Service Bus, API Management, etc.).
• An in-depth understanding of system design, CI/CD, and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, debugging, and secure coding practices.
• Desirable experience with T-SQL, X++, and MS D365 F&O (SCM / AX).