Lead Software Engineer

Anson McCade
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 78K

Job location

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles
Java
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Continuous Integration
Python
Object-Oriented Software Development
Systems Development Life Cycle
Oop Languages
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Kotlin

Job description

As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and building innovative, high-quality software solutions. You'll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, set technical direction, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable systems across complex digital programmes., * Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale digital solutions.

  • Work hands-on with modern technologies across multiple OOP languages (e.g. Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, or similar).
  • Define technical architecture and mentor engineering teams through best practice, clean code, and agile delivery.
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery leads to shape technical strategy and roadmaps.
  • Contribute to the wider engineering community, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in software engineering and team leadership within agile, product-driven environments.
  • Strong background in one or more modern object-oriented programming languages.
  • Confident across the full SDLC, from architectural design through to CI/CD and cloud deployment.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A passion for solving complex problems through elegant, maintainable software design.

Benefits & conditions

  • Work for a Times Top 100 Company, recognised for its innovation, culture, and impact.
  • Be part of a collaborative, flexible environment that trusts its people to deliver.
  • Access to cutting-edge projects shaping the future of public services and citizen experiences.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, with clear progression and professional development support.

About the company

Join one of the UK's leading digital transformation consultancies, recognised multiple years in a row as a Times Top 100 Company and consistently rated among the best places to work on Glassdoor. This organisation delivers large-scale, meaningful transformation across government, health, and regulated sectors driving change that impacts millions of people across the UK.

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