MEAN Software Developer - Supervisor

Software Architect / Developer Supervisor

We are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our success story and a fantastic employee centric business, which is part of the Stena Line portfolio.

Established in 2003, Freightlink is Europe's largest online digital freight ferry booking platform. We deliver market leading technology and innovative software solutions which enable our customers to trade seamlessly on out over 1000+ ferry routes, in over 10 European languages. CustomsLink is a second business trading with Freightlink providing an online customs clearance solution with exemplary customer service focus at its core. Reload is our third product which brings together the services of Freightlink and CustomsLink, delivering an end-to-end freight forwarding solution.

In the last 3 years business sales have doubled, and we have some exciting plans to accelerate this growth over the next 3 years. Our customer reviews speak volumes!

We are a B2B business, but we like to think that we do things that a B2C company does. We call it B2B2C. There's no reason why ferry bookings and customs clearance services can't have the online experience you have when booking holidays or buying tech!

About the role

As our strategy unfolds, we are looking to significantly increase the size our of our development team. As part of this strategy, we are looking to recruit a Systems Software Architect / Developer Supervisor.

This position will work closely with the Software developer Head of Team to:

1. Ensure / agree / design / implement all new business architecture
2. Help develop the existing team and recruit a new team of developers capable delivering the demands of the business.
3. Develop and deliver a successful handover strategy from incumbent team of external developers.
4. 1,2 and 3 ultimately will deliver an accelerated programme of software development.

We have multiple projects throughout the business where we are adding new features to the existing product offering. We also have some exciting "green field" business opportunities which will require a new approach to deliver a SaaS. Finally, we are assessing several historic services to develop an upgrade / replace path to success.

It's important that we create quality, scalable, distributable high performing software.

Role responsibilities

Work closely with the Software developer Head of Team to ensure the business makes the right software decisions and adopts the right processes, depending on the solution needed. This role combines technical leadership and hands on development. It is critical that all our software decisions are set up on the right path to success, which will ensure the team of software developers have a robust and managed agile process from scoping to designing /delivering sprints, testing, launch of products. This role will span all areas of the business, ensuring the team of developers develop the right products, at the right time for the business.

To build on existing AWS products which enhance or develop new features.

To ensure all our code works as designed, by helping build out our extensive test suite.

To participate in peer code reviews - a great way to produce solid code and learn new things!

Engage in internal tech talks and other training - got something interesting to teach us? Please share!

About you

• Excellent communicator - You can clearly explain the mission, deadlines and expectations so we are all on the same track, aiming towards the same goal.
• Coaching the team - You need to be capable of identifying team development areas and supporting them with their development needs.
• Excel in organisation - You are very well organised because we will succeed only if we have clear objectives and milestones.
• You must think creatively - it is this role's responsibility to push the business, and demand more.
• You can take project requirements and deliver well thought out software with accompanying test suite.
• You have at least 4 years of experience working on similar projects, and you are able to demonstrate your ability to manage your own time and workload
• You can actively contribute and share ideas and find interesting solutions to challenging problems.
• You are not afraid to speak up and positively engage with the team and wider business.
• You are driven, self-motivated and comfortable starting, stopping and configuring throughout the day.
• You must have a good homeworking environment to ensure you can perform whilst working from home.
• You are friendly, open minded and able to work with little supervision and take initiative.

Essential skills and knowledge

• TypeScript/JavaScript
• Node.js
• Express.js
• Modern Angular
• MongoDB
• MySQL/MariaDB
• Mocha (or similar)
• HTML
• CSS
• AWS EC2
• AWS Lambda
• AWS API Gateway
• AWS S3
• AWS Cloudfront

Beneficial skills and knowledge

• Supervisory / management skills
• Linux (basic admin, for example setting up Cronjobs)
• Sass (SCSS)
• Angular Universal
• Localization/Internationalization
• PHP
• Drupal 8/9

What we offer

Our success comes from our people, the ideas they generate and the amazing results they bring. We place a great emphasis on the knowledge share and your development. We want YOU to help mould the digital future of our 3 brands: Freightlink/ CustomsLink/ Reload.

We are not Google (we don't have a slide or games consoles in the office) but we do offer:

• Flexible working with 40 hours per week
• Hybrid working - we are all different, so we are able to tailor a successful working week. (remote working option available too)
• 25 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Bonus scheme - we like to reward individual success (individually tailored up to £ 1500 p.a.).
• Life insurance - Death in Service (following successful probationary period).
• Employee Assistance Programme - because everyone needs little support now and then (financial, mental, and physical wellbeing).
• Free ferry ticket scheme (6 free Stena Line ferry crossings per year) - for that relaxing time off - travel and explore.
• Free annual flu vaccination - for those murky winter months
• Cycle to work scheme - should cycling be your thing
• Tech scheme discount - should you need new tech in your life
• A range of discounts and deals with our company perks scheme
• £ 2K training and personal development budget (must enhance your impact in the business)
• Support with professional qualifications - what do YOU want to learn whilst here? We want you to achieve your career goals. (must be applicable for the role you perform)
• Home office working arrangements - all equipment provided (laptop, monitor chair and even a desk if needed) - we need you to be comfortable and healthy so you can be happy and productive.
• Smart casual dress code - no suits in sight
• Social events - we do all we can to encourage a team spirit. So plenty of trips to the pub, summer BBQs, hiking trips etc

Please submit a covering letter / email along with a copy of your CV to

Freightlink Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.