Lead Software Engineer

• 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 to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to promote learning within the team.
• 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 and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Contribute to bid questions and support early-stage hiring, including CV screening or technical assessments when required.

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Docker
• GCP
• Support
• Java
• JavaScript
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Security
• Spring
• Spring Boot
• TDD
• microservices
• UX UI Design
• JUnit
• Jest
• NodeJS

• Extensive experience in full-stack software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Microservices; 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.
• Good knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with various architecture patterns, e.g., microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to manage and lead engineering teams to success.
• Expertise in designing scalable and secure software architectures.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI is desirable.
• Previous, relevant experience as a senior software engineer leading a large multidisciplinary project is preferred.
• Line management experience and experience interviewing and screening candidates is a plus.
• Experience responding to bid questions is an asset.