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# Staff Software Engineer (Core Tech API Platform - Customer)

- **Company:** OVO
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, ReactJS, Containerization, Kubernetes, Api Management, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=42b6f367454fc1d6

## About the Role

* Project & Team Leadership: Extensive professional experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading teams and successfully delivering complex projects.
 * Software Architecture & Development: Expertise in designing and building microservices-based architectures using languages like Node.js, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and React.
 * Cloud & DevOps: Proficiency with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD automation.System Design & Data: Strong command of database systems, data modeling, software architecture, and design patterns.
 * Mentorship & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor engineers, manage stakeholders, and drive technical consensus.
 * Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen: A strategic problem-solver with a strong ability to balance technical trade-offs with business requirements.

## Description

* Lead, Mentor & Develop: Lead a talented team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture while supporting their career growth through mentorship, feedback, and performance reviews.
 * Drive Technical Excellence: Take ownership of the team's technical direction, leading the design and architecture of scalable, high-quality software solutions and championing best practices through code reviews and automated testing.
 * Innovate & Evaluate: Continuously assess and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance development efficiency and keep our solutions at the cutting edge.
 * Collaborate & Influence: Partner closely with product managers, designers, and key stakeholders to align technical strategy with business objectives, acting as the key technical voice in project planning.
 * Communicate with Impact: Clearly articulate complex technical concepts, challenges, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
 * Champion Improvement: Proactively identify and implement process improvements to boost team productivity and drive a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
 * Build the Community: Actively contribute to our engineering Community of Practice, sharing your expertise and helping to advance our collective craft across the organisation.


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