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# Lead Software Developer

- **Company:** Companies House
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Node.Js, Scrum Methodology, TypeScript, Spring-boot
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2842868581-lead-software-developer

## About the Role

* Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply.
 * A hybrid employment contract will be provided as the standard offering. However, remote contracts may be considered as an exception whereby commuting to our Cardiff or Edinburgh office location is not reasonably practicable.

## Description

Are you a curious, adaptable and experienced Scrum Team Lead and Java developer, committed to continuous learning?

If you are looking for a place where you can focus on your own development as well as support others to succeed and perform at their best, then this is the role for you.

We're looking for talented Lead Software Developers to join Companies House and play a key role in transforming corporate governance through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.

Our modern digital services are built primarily using Java with Spring Boot and TypeScript with Node.js and Express, alongside the GOV.UK Design System. We're also modernising a number of legacy applications as part of an ambitious transformation programme.


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