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# Software Team Lead.

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Human-Computer Interaction, Junit, Octopus Deploy, Scrum Methodology, Software Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Chatbots, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Cypress (Programming Language), Gitlab, Git, Vue.js, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Data Management, Front End Software Development, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://copello.co.uk/jobs/3727-software-team-lead/

## About the Role

We're looking for candidates with experience in many of the following:

 * Commercial experience developing back-end applications using Java (Spring Boot) and/or Go.
 * Front-end development experience using React or Vue.js.
 * Experience with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Jest or Cypress.
 * Familiarity with modern DevOps and containerisation technologies including Git, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, GitLab CI, Argo CD or Jenkins.
 * Experience using Jira and Confluence within Agile delivery environments.
 * Previous experience leading Agile software development teams; Scrum Master experience or certification would be advantageous.
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools, such as coding assistants, chatbots or agentic workflows, to improve software delivery.
 * A proactive approach to learning new technologies and solving complex technical challenges.

## Description

As a Full Stack Software Lead, you will:

 * Lead an agile software development team, delivering high-quality increments across back-end technologies.
 * Work closely with engineering leaders and customer technical stakeholders to shape technical roadmaps and delivery plans.
 * Translate user requirements into epics and user stories, establishing effective delivery practices.
 * Develop secure, scalable and maintainable software using test-driven development principles.
 * Select appropriate design patterns and technologies to deliver robust software solutions.
 * Convert technical designs into working implementations while producing documentation to the required standards.
 * Develop and maintain APIs, user interface components and data pipelines within existing data platforms.
 * Lead and contribute to Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement and demonstrations.
 * Ensure the team remains aligned on priorities, upcoming features and customer needs.
 * Provide technical guidance and mentor software engineers to support their ongoing development.


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