Lead Software Engineer role at TipTopJob. Senior Software Engineer: hybrid working, excellent negotiable salary, bonus and benefits, permanent contract. Ideal East Midlands/West Midlands/Cambridgshire/Bedfordshire based.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in software development and DevOps, and exceptional leadership and people management skills. The role requires inspiring, guiding, and developing a team, fostering collaboration and driving performance across projects.
Responsibilities
* Guiding development team and processes
* Maintaining servers and architecture
* Designing and analysing applications and software programs
* Ability to produce concise and well‑documented designs and code
* Identify software gaps and suggest alternatives
* Working knowledge of web services or other integration technologies
* Participation in every part of the software development life cycle
* Analysing and revising software errors to improve programs
* Conducting extensive unit testing of applications and programs
* Determining and analysing program requirements
* Design and implement data migration solution
* Perform quality checks on data and extracts
* Database development and optimisations
Requirements
* Experience building and maintaining websites and software
* Experience using Redis (or equivalent caching mechanics)
* Experience using Git / source control
* Experience using SOLR search engine (or equivalent)
* Experience using and building APIs
* Experience working with servers / hosting
* Experience using Bootstrap framework
* Experience using AWS / Azure hosting services
* Experience working on multi‑system platforms and building / maintaining communication layers between systems
* SQL experience (Postgres, MSSQL or alternatives)
Hybrid Working (Project:Based Flexibility) – We offer a structured hybrid working model for roles aligned to approved project delivery. Remote working is available where it supports project outcomes and is agreed in advance with your manager. While some projects may require full on‑site presence, many allow extended remote working periods, ensuring flexibility without compromising team collaboration or service standards.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please note the post codes used for location are for advertising purposes only and do not represent the company location.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Advertising Services
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