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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Symphony Communication Services, LLC
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Github, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Application Frameworks, Google Cloud, Spring-boot, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-software-engineer-back-end-symphony-communication-servi-10062669

## About the Role

If you are passionate about technology leadership, architectural design, and fostering high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you!, * Proven expertise in Java programming, with strong architectural and system design skills.

 * Hands-on experience with modern frameworks and technologies (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus).
 * In-depth understanding of database systems such as SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch or similar.
 * Strong background in cloud services architecture and deployment (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
 * Proficient with version control and collaborative development tools (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab).
 * Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices., * Demonstrated experience in a senior/lead role on multiple software projects.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and align technical direction across teams.
 * Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing engineering culture.
 * Proactive, self-driven, and passionate about continuous learning and improvement., * Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * 10+ years of professional software development experience

## Description

* Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software applications.
 * Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineers through mentoring, code reviews, and best practice sharing.
 * Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions.
 * Drive architectural decisions, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.
 * Proactively identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
 * Champion software development best practices, including continuous integration, code quality, and automated testing.
 * Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation within the engineering team.
 * Ensure adherence to security, data protection, and compliance standards across all software deliverables.


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