TQUKI0481_4938 - Lead Software Developer
Job Type: Permanent
Work Mode: Remote
Job title: Lead Software Developer
Job Purpose:
TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and Solutions Company whose offerings span over a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain, and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.
The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and leading the implementation of complex software solutions. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring a team of developers, and ensuring high-quality code delivery aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will combine strong hands-on development expertise with architectural insight and a collaborative approach to team leadership.
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities):
* Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and maintainable software applications.
* Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and system designs.
* Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, code reviews, and deployment.
* Set and enforce best practices for coding standards, testing, and documentation.
* Mentor and guide a team of developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance and scalability.
* Ensure system security, data integrity, and compliance with enterprise and industry standards.
* Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency.
* Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and agile ceremonies.
* Contribute to architectural decisions and help define the technical roadmap.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
* 7–10+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 2–3 years in a technical lead or senior developer capacity.
* Proven experience designing and delivering complex, scalable software systems.
* Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a development team.
* Hands-on experience with agile development processes and collaborative tools.
* Experience with frameworks and technologies such as Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js, Angular, React, or Vue.js, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP), design patterns, and software architecture principles (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
* Experience in working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and integrating with third-party services.
* A deep understanding of databases—both SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).
* Proficiency in DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, along with familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
* Hands-on experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, NUnit, PyTest, Selenium, Cypress, etc.). Understanding API security, OAuth 2.0, and authentication/authorization mechanisms is expected.
* Experience in agile software development methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and using tools like Jira, Confluence, and GitLab will be advantageous. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Other Key skills:
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* A thorough approach and self-starter
* Focus on quality and delivery
* Working well in teams
* Leadership and effective decision making
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.
Salary: GBP 55,000 to GBP 65,000 per annum
Published Date: 03 November 2025
Closing Date: 02 December 2025
Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]
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