Senior Delphi Developer
Career Level: 07 Specialist Posting Date: 30 Jun 2025
Senior Software Engineer (Delphi)
Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid or Remote)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Take the Lead on Mission-Critical Delphi Projects in a Fast-Growing Software Group
Are you an experienced Delphi developer with a passion for building cross-platform applications and leading technical teams? Do you want to shape the future of a core product used by thousands in the sports and leisure industry?
We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a close-knit, high-impact development team within the ClearCourse Group. With over 18 years of product history, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a robust application as we move forward with modernisation and cross-platform development. You'll be working at the forefront of a Delphi 12 upgrade, supporting both Windows and macOS builds, and mentoring a small team to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
Our Tech Stack:
1. Delphi 10 (Upgrading to Delphi 12)
2. VCL and FireMonkey (FMX) for cross-platform UI
3. MySQL databases
4. TMS controls for rich UI features
5. Git for version control
6. Targeting both Windows and macOS environments
What You’ll Be Doing:
7. Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance
8. Design, develop, and maintain core Delphi applications
9. Implement business logic, responsive UI components, and data access layers
10. Drive cross-platform builds using FireMonkey
11. Collaborate with project managers and QA to ensure timely, quality releases
12. Package, test, and deploy applications to production
13. Integrate third-party APIs and build custom components
14. Continuously improve codebase performance, reliability, and maintainability
15. Take part in code reviews, architecture discussions, and planning
16. Contribute to ongoing technical innovation and process improvement
17. Provide visibility of progress and blockers to the leadership team
What We’re Looking For:
18. 5+ years of Delphi experience, including VCL and FMX
19. 2+ years of MySQL database experience
20. Experience building cross-platform applications (Windows/macOS)
21. Strong problem-solving and communication skills
22. Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality and performance
23. Proven ability to mentor developers and lead small teams
24. Familiar with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
25. Comfortable working in agile teams and liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bonus Points For:
26. System architecture or design experience
27. Familiarity with Jira for project tracking and sprint planning
28. Previous experience in SaaS environments
29. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
Why Join ClearCourse?
At ClearCourse, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing group of over 45 software and payments businesses. This is your chance to take ownership of a key product while enjoying the support, stability, and innovation of a large tech group.
Our Benefits Include:
30. 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
31. Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – includes mental health, optical, dental and more
32. Health cash plan – claim back on everyday medical costs
33. Life Assurance – 4x your salary
34. Group Income Protection – 75% salary if unable to work long-term
35. Enhanced parental leave
36. Access to Perkbox – 4,000+ perks and discounts
37. Cycle to Work scheme
38. Generous pension contributions
39. Training budgets and professional membership reimbursement
40. Bonus scheme and career development support
Apply Now!
If you're an experienced Delphi developer looking for a hands-on technical leadership role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, send what you have—we care about your skills, experience, and passion for software development.
At ClearCourse, we value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we’re committed to building a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.