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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kainos
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £57,033.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Node.Js, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, TypeScript, AWS Cdk, Data Storage Technologies, Extreme Programming, Terraform, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5789988908

## About the Role

* Experience with following tech stack - AWS, Node (or any Javascript frameworks), Typescript, Terraform, AWS CDK, * Technical leadership of teams building and testing modern, scalable, secure, performant applications in line with software development principles, practices and patterns e.g. XP, TDD
 * Experience of technical ownership for a product/software project, including architecture, estimation, product planning and user story/requirement creation
 * Expertise in software design and development across all layers of an application
 * We are passionate about developing people - a demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team and wider community.
 * Experience with the latest Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery techniques
DESIRABLE:

 * Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate issues to technical and non-technical people.
 * Active participation in knowledge sharing activities, both within the team and at a wider capability level and externally where appropriate.
 * Experience of debugging and troubleshooting live applications
 * Experience of multiple programming languages and data storage technologies
 * Knowledge of public cloud platforms, such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings

## Description

As a Lead Software Engineer (Consultant) in Kainos, you'll be responsible for leading teams and developing high quality solutions which delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. It's a fast-paced environment so it is important for you to make sound, reasoned decisions. You'll do this whilst learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues that will help you to learn, develop and grow. You'll manage, coach and develop a small number of staff, with a focus on managing employee performance and assisting in their career development. You'll also provide direction and leadership for your team as you solve challenging problems together. As the technical leader in the team, you will also interact with customers, share knowledge and mentor those around you., * Expertise in designing, building, testing and maintaining modern software applications


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