We are MPB, the world's leading marketplace for photographers & videographers.

At MPB we want to build a workplace that is great for everyone. One that celebrates diversity in all its forms and where everyone who works for us feels like they can be themselves and be treated fairly, equitably and respectfully.

Headquartered in Brighton and with offices in Brooklyn (NY) and Berlin, MPB is expanding. As part of this growth we are looking for Lead Software Engineers to join our Product & Engineering team based in Brighton. We are a dynamic and friendly company where every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.

This is a hybrid position with 2 days per week in our Brighton office. 

The Role

As a Lead Software Engineer at MPB you will work across a variety of disciplines helping drive forward the delivery of technology that supports the growth plans for MPB. The engineering teams are responsible for building cutting edge solutions in Python, Javascript, Typescript, Docker and Kubernetes.

A keen investment in technology is at the forefront of the company’s mission with a clear vision of what our product should be. We take a cloud native approach to development and infrastructure with lots of room for experimentation and improvement. We foster a culture of quality and openness within the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, thought leadership and collaboration across teams to deliver solutions that go beyond stakeholder expectations
• Ensure alignment with architectural principles and best practice.
• Contribute to the maintenance and development of the MPB platform, driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate ideas into solutions
• Champion the Product & Engineering team values

Requirements

You’d make a great start in the role if you have most of the following

• Significant development experience, ideally with Python (Django) and an established front-end framework (we use React)
• Deep understanding and experience working within a DevOps culture with automation a driving principle.
• Experience managing Git workflows
• Understanding of Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Experience with Docker both building and running images, ideally with an awareness of, or experience with, container orchestration
• Strong experience working in an Agile / Scrum team, driving best practices in software engineering and a good appreciation of lean principles

Benefits

At MPB we support our staff and their careers in every way we can.

We provide 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 4% employer contributory pension scheme and private healthcare from your start date.

You will also have access to our Employee Awareness Pathway, a cycle to work scheme, weekly deliveries of fresh fruit and Friday afternoon drinks.