We are looking for a professional with 8 to 12 years of experience, this Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer role focuses heavily on architectural ownership, cross-functional technical leadership, and enterprise-scale platform transformation. At this seniority level, you are expected to operate autonomously to design resilient solutions, shape the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) strategy, mentor engineering teams, and pioneer the safe, effective adoption of enterprise AI-assisted development tools. Lead frontend deliverables across the Research Platform from discovery to production. Drive the team's use of enterprise-authorized AI-assisted tools for code reviews, refactoring, test acceleration, and root-cause analysis while establishing strict validation standards for security and correctness. Uphold disciplined engineering standards, ensuring testing, accessibility, and compliance are built in by default. Deep, current expertise in Java alongside modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte, Angular, or equivalent). Proven experience designing and deploying scalable, resilient cloud-native applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Strict discipline in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. Hands-on familiarity with modern frontend build tools (Vite, Turbopack, Webpack). Experience implementing and working with design systems (Material, Fluent, Carbon, Radix, Bootstrap, or equivalent) in close partnership with UX/UI design teams. Hands-on experience utilizing and validating enterprise AI coding tools. Strong understanding of responsible AI use, data sensitivity, and secure handling of inputs/outputs in engineering workflows. Prior experience delivering engineering solutions within Financial Services or highly regulated technology environments.
Lead Software Engineer (FrontEnd) in London employer: Virtusa
As a Software Engineer at our Oxford site, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth, including access to training and certifications, ensuring you can advance your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is reflected in our competitive benefits package and the vibrant community atmosphere of Oxford, making it an excellent place to thrive both personally and professionally.
