Software Engineering Lead - Java, Python Fully Remote Edinburgh based Are you passionate about developing innovative software solutions that make a real-world impact? We are seeking a talented Software Engineering Lead to join a dynamic team dedicated to building cutting-edge applications. In this role, you will collaborate on projects that support critical operations across various sectors. If you're looking to leverage your technical skills in a challenging environment that values innovation and problem-solving, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us. Role Overview: We seek a Software Engineering Lead with both technical expertise and strategic vision, happy with a lesser hands-on role, ensuring team leadership and driving team performance, this is key. You will monitor and report on team performance, drive continuous improvement and define and uphold best practices across the team. Key Responsibilities: Develop scalable server-side Java logic Collaborate across teams to deliver full-stack features Optimize SQL performance Integrate search engines like Solr Conduct testing to ensure quality Mentor junior developers Support customer issue resolution Follow industry best practices Ideal candidate, degree educated, previous and proven Software Development leadership skills and offers a solid Software Development background with Java, Python experience is highly advantageous. Strong communication skills both written and verbally are essential.