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Software Engineering Lead
Location: Ipswich (2-3 days a week in office)
Salary: £100,000
We're hiring on behalf of a respected firm seeking a Software Engineering Lead to take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of key software solutions. This role suits a senior engineer with strong leadership capability and a hands-on technical approach.
Role Overview:
You'll lead a team of developers, provide technical direction, and ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. The role blends technical leadership, system design, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
* Lead development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
* Mentor developers and lead code reviews
* Maintain high coding standards and enforce best practices
System Design & Development:
* Gather and define technical requirements
* Architect efficient, maintainable systems
* Oversee the full development lifecycle
* Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent experience)
* Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch
* Experience using Git, JIRA, and design patterns
* 5+ years in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have:
* Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
To apply or learn more, contact:
Software Engineering Lead
Location: Ipswich (2-3 days a week in office)
Salary: £100,000
We're hiring on behalf of a respected firm seeking a Software Engineering Lead to take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of key software solutions. This role suits a senior engineer with strong leadership capability and a hands-on technical approach.
Role Overview:
You'll lead a team of developers, provide technical direction, and ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. The role blends technical leadership, system design, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
* Lead development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
* Mentor developers and lead code reviews
* Maintain high coding standards and enforce best practices
System Design & Development:
* Gather and define technical requirements
* Architect efficient, maintainable systems
* Oversee the full development lifecycle
* Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
Requirements:
Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent experience)
* Strong skills in JavaScript and Node.js
* Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch
* Experience using Git, JIRA, and design patterns
* 5+ years in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have:
* Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure
To apply or learn more, contact:
Desired Skills and Experience
Javascript, Typescript, Node, ElasticSearch, SQL
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Software Development
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