React Job: Lead Software Engineer - QuantumBlack Labs

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Location

Dublin - Ireland

Job type

Full-Time

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Who You'll Work With

For over ten years, QuantumBlackhas been at the forefront of AI and Machine Learning solutions for Advanced Analytics business applications. Serving clients who are the global leaders in their respective fields, our teams of world-class data scientists, data engineers, and business experts rely on specialist software created by QuantumBlack Labs, our innovation and product engineering group.
Operating like an “internal start-up”, we build software that facilitates, accelerates, and enables the development and deployment of AI/Machine Learning solutions. These tools draw on the latest insights from our client work and research & development efforts and deliver solutions as part of delightful experiences. We have already done a lot to be proud of, such as:
  • Building frameworks and libraries for data scientists and data engineers to work on large-scale, complex analytics projects (we open-sourced our award-winning Kedro)
  • Creating an “internal open-source” platform to share and reuse machine learning models and other technical assets
  • Designing products that can explain complex data landscapes and insights through novel visualizations
  • Codifying the methodology by which we deliver advanced analytics projects to our clients
WHY JOIN US
At QuantumBlack you will collaborate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds and disciplines whilst drawing on the support and benefits of the wider McKinsey community. You will have a front row seat at the cutting edge of technology research and development areas including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and analytics-powered business transformation across many industries, applying your new knowledge to develop first-to-industry solutions
What our developers particularlyloveabout QuantumBlack Labs:
  • Autonomy– Your users sit on the desk next to you, giving you unparalleled insight into key problems and the ability to design solutions iteratively, with literally rapid feedback. The fact that our developers have such good access to users make them great candidates to feed into the product lifecycle and suggest the next big thing!
  • Variety & growth– You will be part of an ecosystem of different products, providing unique learning and development opportunities. You are also supported to develop your career through first-class learning programs, conference visits and more.
  • Collaborative, Multi-disciplinary Environment– Our teams include machine learning engineers, creative technologists, product managers, and designers with various experience spikes who work collaboratively and are passionate about their work.
  • Innovative work culture– Creativity, insight and passion come from being balanced. We cultivate a modern work environment through an emphasis on wellness, insightful talks and training sessions.
  • Striving for diversity– With colleagues from over 40 nationalities, we recognize the benefits of working with people from all walks of life.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Software Engineer in QuantumBlack Labs you will:
  • Translate business problems into engineering solutions, looking at solutions that reach across our tech stack
  • Work within multifunctional teams to solve complex problems that have far reaching impact
  • Contribute to the development and deployment of new and existing products across a range of technologies (libraries/frameworks, webapps, tooling, etc.)
  • Own and drive product decisions using your engineering creativity as a core part of the product team
  • Maintaining knowledge of specific specialisms (e.g.: Python, Django, GraphQL, ReactJS, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Produce high-quality code that allows us to put solutions into production
  • Mentor and support the other engineers on the product team
  • Take part in code reviews and paired-programming sessions
Our Tech stack:
We are currently leveraging Python, Kedro, AWS, Azure, Databricks, Docker, Kubernetes, Django, Flask, Typescript, ReactJS, styled-components, webpack and MySQL /Postgres across our product suite.
However, we advocate using the right tech for the right task. Technology evolves and the engineering is responsible to stay up to date with the latest technologies and ensure we make the relevant changes when needed.

WHO YOU ARE:

A core value at QuantumBlack is fusion and at the heart of our multi-disciplinary teams is the belief that the impact of the entire team is greater than the sum of its individual parts.

You are a highly collaborative individual who can lay aside your own agenda, who can listen and learn from other colleagues and challenges thoughtfully and constructively.

Trust between colleagues is paramount here – you are an individual who can always be trusted to work in the best interests of all colleagues and to achieve the best outcome for QuantumBlack and our clients.

You are naturally enthusiastic and enjoy sharing your passion with others.

You search for ways to improve things, believe in iterative change, experiment with new approaches, learn and improve to move forward quickly.

GET TO KNOW US A BIT BETTER:

  • We're proud of this place. Learn more about what it's like to join us:
  • Visit the QuantumBlack Labs website
  • Read about our Benefits
  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Learn why we're rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor
  • Hear from our people on the QuantumBlack Voices Podcast
  • Watch the video from our last in-person off-site "Questival"
  • Check out QuantumBlack life on Instagram

Please submit your CV in English

Visit our Careers site to watch our video and read about our interview processes and benefits

As an equal opportunity employer, QuantumBlack encourages applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief. We maintain a sense of community rooted in respect and consideration for all employees where any evaluation is based simply upon individual work and team performance.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or similar, or relevant experience
  • Extensive experience with Python and Java Script coupled within-depth knowledge of their respective ecosystems
  • Experience designing, implementing and deploying systems on cloud environments (e.g. AWS / Azure, Google Cloud etc.)
  • Experience with microservices using Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
  • Good understanding of database design and management
  • Experience leading engineering teams, technical decision making and setting technical direction
  • Experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
  • Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive
  • Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary product team