Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Location: UK-wide (Fully Remote)Level: Lead

Join a fast-growing consultancy that's shaping the future of public services and digital transformation. We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer who combines technical excellence with strong leadership and communication skills. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects that make a real impact, while helping to scale and innovate.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll guide a talented team through complex challenges, ensuring best practices and fostering a culture of collaboration. You'll work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and stakeholders, translating business needs into robust technical solutions. Your ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships will be key to success in this dynamic, client-facing environment.

• Lead the design and development of secure, scalable software systems.
• Mentor and manage engineers, promoting growth and technical excellence.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver solutions that meet client needs.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and champion DevOps practices.
• Drive innovation and adopt emerging technologies where beneficial.
• Ensure high standards of quality, security, and performance.

• Extensive experience in full-stack development and software architecture.
• Hands-on expertise with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and microservices (additional languagaes are a benefit).
• Strong knowledge of Agile, TDD, and DevOps methodologies.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of AI and emerging tech.
• Previous leadership and line management experience.
• Experience in bid responses and technical assessments.

• Fully remote working - flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.
• Professional development - investment in your growth through training and mentoring.
• Work on meaningful projects that transform public services and communities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team in a rapidly growing consultancy.

Apply today and help us deliver technology that makes a difference.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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