At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to design and develop high-quality software solutions.
- Company: Join a passionate tech company focused on people-powered transformation.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, health cash plan, and equity options.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in full-stack development and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions. This role involves leading a team of engineers on high-profile projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving continuous improvement in software development processes.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and UX/UI, to ensure that our software solutions meet business and customer needs. Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability.
Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance to foster professional growth. Ensure that coding standards, development best practices, and operational processes are consistently applied. Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI teams, and other departments such as DevOps, QA, and IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in software engineering, communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive the adoption of new tools and methodologies where beneficial. Manage project timelines, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
Extensive experience in full-stack software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment. Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Microservices, although a true polyglot is preferred. Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, TDD, and DevOps. Some proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar. Extensive experience writing well-tested code.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Expertise in designing scalable and secure software architectures. Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI. Previous relevant experience as a senior software engineer leading a large multidisciplinary project.
Software Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient software architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals. Strong proficiency in cloud technologies, including architecture and deployment strategies.
Programming and Development: Advanced knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js). Implementing and maintaining continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to accelerate development cycles.
Code Quality and Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit) and best practices for ensuring code quality. DevOps Practices: Expertise in DevOps, particularly around automating deployment, monitoring, and scaling applications.
Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs. Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders. Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost.
We’re an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. 30 days holiday + bank holidays, maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave, life assurance, employer pension contribution of 5%, health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan, green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme, health assessments.
Senior Lead Software Engineer employer: TPXimpact | B Corp™
As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at our company, you will join a passionate team dedicated to people-powered transformation, where your expertise will drive the design and development of innovative software solutions. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion, alongside generous benefits such as 30 days holiday, extensive parental leave, and opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Located in a vibrant area, our commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, including health assessments and green incentive programmes, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
