Lead Software Engineer
Who we are
We are MPB, the largest global platform for used photography and videography equipment. Our platform transforms the way that people buy, sell and trade in photo and video kit. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.
MPB has always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future. We recirculate more than 485,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video equipment for creators around the world.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service. Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a six-month warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing reliability.
MPB has raised multiple rounds of venture capital and private equity funding, most recently £50m Series D in April 2021, and is listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100.
We recognise the benefit of inclusive practices to better build a diverse community here at MPB. Our commitment to ensuring inclusion fuels and connects us as one with the diverse community of visual storytellers that we serve.
MPB customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of family makeup, race, sexuality, religion, gender identity, disability or age. At MPB, every employee has the opportunity to make an impact and grow.
The Opportunity
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.
This role is based in our friendly head office in Ship Street, Brighton, with a team of co-located skilled engineers and product professionals. We currently operate a hybrid working pattern to support days in the office alongside days working remotely.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical guidance, thought leadership and collaboration across teams to deliver solutions that go beyond stakeholder expectations
Helps define and ensure alignment with architectural principles and best practices
Contributes to the maintenance and development of the MPB platform, driving a culture of continuous improvement
Works closely with the Product Manager and Scrum Master to help the team set realistic goals that can be achieved within the sprint and to a known standard
Coaches and mentors engineers on clean code/SOLID principles and encourages others to do the same.
Champion the Product & Engineering team values
Core Requirements:
You’d make a great start in the role if you have most of the following
Extensive 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
For our full list of benefits, please check out our 'UK Benefits' section of the career page. Here are a few of the perks on offer here:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 4% employer contributory pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Flexible hybrid working options
- Access to EAP with a range of employee discounts
- Dog friendly workplace.
- Bespoke Learning Management System - the MPB 'Learning Lab' with access to thousands of free courses to upskill in any areas you'd like; whether personally or professionally.
- 2 volunteer days for charity which aligns with MPB values
- Department
- Technology
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Locations
- Brighton
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Brighton
We are MPB
MPB is the largest global platform to buy, sell and trade used photography and videography kit. We are the simple, safe and circular way to trade, upgrade and get paid for kit.
Starting in the UK in 2011, we have grown to 450+ people and have offices in the creative hubs of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin.
We are pushing boundaries, investing in sustainability, and are dedicated to making kit accessible for everyone.
If you’re passionate, collaborative, and always looking to learn, then MPB is the place for you.
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