Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance Our client is a Software SME who are working in the Defence sector, and are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong leadership experience to join their team! This role is working with a growing keen Software Engineering team, with really exciting projects on the horizon! So if you are looking for a combination of hands on and leadership responsibilities, this role is for you. This role is based full time on site in Lincoln. The Key Responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer: * Support all areas software development lifecycle across agile projects, from requirements capture though to design, implementation, documentation, and testing. * Coach, mentor and give technical leadership within a team of Software Engineers, including junior members of the team who require technical support. * Develop junior Engineers, including conducting code reviews and defining best practices. * Take responsibility for work allocation and task breakdown of technical work, as well as ensuring the delivery of projects. * Technical work includes: System design including associated documentation, Application development, Database development, support software assurance and quality and test. * Promote UI/UX best practises when designing and developing applications Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Senior Software Engineer role, however you will not be expected to have everything: * A deep working knowledge and experienced in modern programming languages, application development, database technologies and open-source development and have the ability to learn new technologies quickly. * Excellent leadership skills and a desire to grow and develop junior engineers. * Demonstrable experience of leading a technical project. * An in-depth knowledge of system architecture, microservices, API’s, cloud technologies. * Strong knowledge of one or more coding languages including: C#/.Net, Docker/Kubernetes, Python, Javascript/React, SQL. * Familiarity with Agile/DevOps software development methodology. * Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g. React) and UI/UX principals. Benefits/Perks: * Employer pension contribution up to 10% * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Income protection insurance * Excellent career development opportunities Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2024