About The Role Job Level: 10 UK Wide We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
This role involves leading a team of engineers on high-profile projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving continuous improvement in software development processes.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and UX/UI, to ensure that our software solutions meet business and customer needs.
Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability.
Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance to foster professional growth.
Ensure that coding standards, development best practices, and operational processes are consistently applied.
Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI teams, and other departments such as DevOps, QA, and IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in software engineering, communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive the adoption of new tools and methodologies where beneficial.
Manage project timelines, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
Identify and evaluate appropriate technologies and methodologies, making informed decisions about when custom software development is essential.
Contribute to the developer community Inquisitive about internal areas like bids and hiring Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to your team Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice Uphold best practices in areas such as Infrastructure as Code (IAC), security, testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
Flexibility to transition between programming languages with a clear understanding of their suitability for different tasks Essential : Extensive experience in full-stack software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
Hands on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python and Microservices, although a true polyglot is preferred.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, TDD and DevOps.
Some proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.
Extensive experience writing well-tested code.
AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Expertise in designing scalable and secure software architectures.
Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI Previous, relevant experience as a senior software engineer Leading a large multidisciplinary project Line management experience Experience interviewing and screening candidates Experience responding to bid questions Skills Software Architecture : Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient software architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Strong proficiency in cloud technologies, including architecture and deployment strategies.
Programming and Development : Advanced knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).
Implementing and maintaining continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to accelerate development cycles.
Code Quality and Testing : Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit) and best practices for ensuring code quality.
DevOps Practices : Expertise in DevOps, particularly around automating deployment, monitoring, and scaling applications.
Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs.
Accountability: Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders.
Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost.
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Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world.
Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation.
Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting.
Were an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. 30 days holiday bank holidays 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about maternity/paternity
- 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave life assurance employer pension contribution of 5% health cash plan personal learning and development budget Employee Assistance Programme access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme health assessments