We are looking for a hands-on technical leader to guide our engineering team in building high-quality, scalable, and distributed software solutions. As the Team Lead - Software Engineering, you will combine technical expertise with leadership skills, driving engineering best practices, mentoring developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful projects.
Responsibilities:
1. Software Development & Maintenance
* Build and maintain applications using Java 17/21, Spring Boot, AWS, and NoSQL databases.
* Design and implement scalable, distributed systems with strong performance, security, and maintainability standards.
1. Leadership & Mentoring
* Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
* Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and enforce best coding practices.
2. Performance & Quality
* Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure high system reliability.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure robust testing and quality assurance practices.
3. Agile Delivery
* Work in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical discussions.
* Collaborate with Product Managers, UX Designers, and DevOps Engineers to deliver features on time and to specification.
4. DevOps & CI/CD
* Promote best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps methodologies.
* Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployments and monitoring.
Qualifications:
* Proven track record as a Technical Lead, Senior Developer, or Engineering Manager in complex software delivery environments.
* Strong hands-on experience with Java 17/21, Spring Boot, AWS Cloud Services, NoSQL Databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
* Deep understanding of distributed system architecture, performance tuning, and secure coding practices.
* Solid knowledge of Agile development processes and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
* Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in public sector or large-scale enterprise environments.
* Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures.
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
About Scrumconnect Consulting:
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has improved the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a commitment to user-centred design, agile delivery, and innovation, we partner with clients to create digital services that truly make a difference.
Why Join Us?
* Work on mission-critical projects that improve public services.
* Lead a team in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
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