At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic engineering team to create innovative customer experiences on a unified platform.
- Company: Join Computershare, a global leader in financial administration with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, health rewards, share purchase options, and recognition awards.
- Other info: Be part of a welcoming community with endless learning and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by integrating new business lines and fostering a passionate team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in full stack development with skills in React, C#, and ASP.NET Core.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 66000 £ per year.
In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week.
Computershare are currently looking to recruit a Lead Software Developer to work closely with the Technical Delivery Lead as part of our Issuer Services business. You will lead and grow a highly performing engineering team that consistently delivers excellent outcomes for the Issuer Services Investor Engagement business. This position sits within a newly established Edinburgh-based team. The team will create the next generation of customer experiences on a unified platform that brings together multiple businesses and product capabilities to create a market leading digital experience that delivers new and compelling value for customers.
We are seeking a Lead Software Developer to build and promote a highly performing, engaged and energic team environment. You will be a technical mentor, a strategic contributor, and an advocate for engineering best practices across our products.
Other key responsibilities:
- Build and foster a group of passionate, highly skilled, engaged and motivated Software Engineers.
- Make sure the team can engage closely and collaboratively with the business.
- Facilitate/coordinate coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development programs within the group.
- Participate, and encourage team participation, in learning and development activities including industry updates, “lunch and learn” sessions, formal mentoring and formal training opportunities.
- Drive the maturation of Software/Solution Engineering as a valued discipline in the Engineering team.
- Attend conferences, in house training and give back to the internal Engineering community by sharing your learnings and encouraging others to do the same.
What will you bring to the role?
You will be an experienced engineer who takes genuine satisfaction in guiding and mentoring others while remaining hands on with your technical work. You will have a strong commitment to delivering high quality, robust solutions and a real passion for applying and promoting industry best practice. Moreover, you will support the growth and development of those around you and help the team maintain consistently high standards.
Other key skills required for the role include:
- Hands-on full stack engineer with experience in React, C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework and SQL.
- Bringing experience of leading the engineering of web applications, with an understanding of mobile development considered an advantage.
- Have a strong record of collaborating with product managers, delivery leads, test teams and support functions.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the business domains your products have served.
- Demonstrate experience of working effectively with remote teams.
- Provide coaching, mentoring and day to day support to engineers within the team.
Rewards designed for you:
- Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
- Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
- Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
- Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow.
Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.
Lead Software Developer employer: Computershare
Computershare is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible work culture that allows you to balance your professional and personal life while working in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to tailored health and wellbeing rewards, opportunities for career advancement, and a supportive community of experienced colleagues dedicated to helping you succeed. Join us to be part of a global financial administration company that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring that your contributions make a meaningful impact.
