Lead Software Engineer

• Lead the development, support, and maintenance of Oracle-based business applications.
• Drive production support, incident resolution, and root cause analysis.
• Manage application releases, deployments, and change activities.
• Design and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, including YAML and Classic.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Support application patching, upgrades, and environment management.
• Work with complex datasets to deliver reporting, analysis, and data fixes.
• Enhance monitoring, logging, and automation capabilities.
• Ensure system stability, availability, and performance across multiple environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring within the engineering team.

Technologies:

• Azure
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Support
• Oracle
• PowerShell
• SQL
• Security
• ServiceNow
• Cloud

• Strong Oracle Applications experience.
• Extensive knowledge of RDBMS and SQL for data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience supporting and maintaining production applications.
• Hands-on Azure DevOps CI/CD experience, including YAML and Classic pipelines.
• Experience with release management, deployments, and application patching.
• Strong scripting and automation skills with PowerShell and T-SQL.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, SDLC, and version control.
• Experience working in high-availability, business-critical environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be eligible for SC and DV security clearance.
• Knowledge of WPS Pensions and Compensation systems would be beneficial.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Dimensions, and DIP File Share would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with Compendia, Touch, and Compose would be beneficial.
• Understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and security controls would be beneficial.
• Existing DV or SC clearance would be beneficial.

We are Sopra Sterias Aerospace, Defence and Security business, designing, developing, and deploying digital solutions for Central Government clients. Our work supports National Security in a unique and privileged environment. We invest time in professional development, coach and mentor our colleagues, and foster a culture where people feel valued and supported. We are proud to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction in the UKs most complex safety- and security-critical markets. This is a permanent hybrid role based in Gosport, with a salary of up to £65,000, a £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy more, private medical cover, life assurance, and pension.