Job Description
?? Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid (Chester) - Up to £106,400 + Bonus + 15% Pension + Share Schemes�? About the Role
Are you an experienced Lead Software Engineer looking for a high-impact role with flexible working, leadership opportunities, and the latest in cloud-native technology?
My client - a leading UK-based organisation undergoing a major digital transformation - is seeking a passionate and skilled Lead Engineer to guide a feature team building scalable, customer-facing applications used by millions.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll drive engineering excellence, lead a talented team of developers, and help shape innovative web and mobile platforms across lending and credit card services.
?? Key Responsibilities
* Lead and Mentor: Manage and coach a cross-functional engineering team (up to 7 engineers).
* Build & Deliver: Design, develop, and deploy modern, testable software systems in a Java + React stack.
* Collaborate: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineering Leads in a true Agile environment.
* Own the Full Lifecycle: Embrace a "you build it, you run it" approach - from design through to production support.
* Drive Innovation: Champion clean architecture, tooling improvements, and best practices across the team.
?? Skills & Experience We're Looking For
* Proven expertise in Java (17+), Spring Boot, and modern front-end frameworks like React and TypeScript.
* Strong understanding of REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development using tools like Jest, Cypress, Playwright, or Pact.
* Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, Redux, Docker, GitHub, and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace or ELK.
* Experience managing and mentoring software engineers in Agile teams.
* A passion for engineering quality, scalability, and security.
? Bonus Points If You Have
* Experience building containerised applications in the cloud.
* Familiarity with GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools.
* A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and developer experience.
�? Benefits You'll Enjoy
* ?? Up to 15% employer pension contribution
* bonus
* Share schemes - including free shares
* Many additional benefits
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates