Lead Web Developer / ABZ- HR042

About this role

Closing on: Sep 18, 2026 Job Category: Development Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Aberdeen Shape the Future of Data Management in Oil & Gas with a Team That Values Growth At Petrolink, we believe in the power of technology to transform the industry and empower our people. As a Web Developer, you’ll be at the forefront of building cutting-edge products that redefine the future of data management, visualization, and analytics. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, Agile/DevOps environment, delivering high-quality, scalable applications that make a real impact. Why Join Petrolink? Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering continuous learning, training, and clear paths for advancement within our organization. Innovative Projects: Work on exciting, challenging projects that push the boundaries of technology in the Oil and Gas sector. Collaborative Teamwork: Engage with a multi-disciplinary team where your voice and ideas are valued. Long-Term Opportunities: Build a lasting career with us, supported by ongoing opportunities for growth and progression. Job Description A Lead Web Developer is responsible for building and scaling high-performance, web applications and platform services. This role combines hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and people management, with responsibility for delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that support real-time and data-intensive workflows. You will work closely with Product, Architecture, and Operations teams to define technical direction, drive delivery, and ensure engineering excellence across distributed teams. Duties and Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Own the architecture and design of scalable, high-availability web platforms and services Lead design discussions, perform architectural reviews, and make key technical decisions Define and enforce engineering standards, coding practices, and system design principles Drive adoption of modern architectures, including microservices and event-driven systems Platform Engineering & Delivery Design and build web applications using modern frameworks (Angular/React) and backend services (Node.js or similar) Develop and scale distributed systems with a focus on performance, resilience, and observability Define API strategies and integration patterns across services and external systems Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines and high-quality release processes Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing distributed engineering team Provide hands-on technical guidance across all levels of experience Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management Execution & Stakeholder Management Own delivery timelines, technical risks, and quality outcomes across projects Work closely with Product Managers, QA, and Operations to align on priorities and execution Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery Continuous Improvement & Innovation Evaluate new technologies, tools, and architectural approaches Drive improvements in engineering processes, system performance, and developer productivity Promote best practices in documentation, testing, and maintainability Skills & Qualifications Essential 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant experience in full-stack web development Proven expertise in modern frontend frameworks (Angular and/or React) Strong backend development experience (Node.js or similar technologies) Demonstrated experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Strong understanding of software design patterns and engineering best practices Experience working in Agile development environments Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams Desired Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar) and containerised deployments Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architectures Experience with databases including PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Oracle, and NoSQL (e.g., Cassandra) Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) Knowledge of additional backend technologies (e.g., .NET/C#) Experience building frameworks, reusable platform components, or developer tooling At Petrolink, you’ll find more than just a job—you’ll discover real opportunities for advancement and ongoing learning. Join a company with a proven track record of employee retention, where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please note that applicants may use AI tools to help draft and refine their CV or resume. However, AI must not be used to complete assessments or generate other application materials. Petrolink is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation involving AI-enabled assistive technology at any stage of the application process, please contact HR via career@petrolink.com before applying. 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What this role is, and what else it is called

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About hiring at Petrolink

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