Lead Software Engineer

• Lead the design, development and delivery of complex software systems, ensuring high standards of quality, security, scalability and performance.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to software engineers, supporting their professional development and encouraging knowledge sharing.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and promote best practice across software development, testing and continuous delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, application performance, reliability and security.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and maintain consistent engineering standards.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and contribute to modern DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and support the delivery of reliable software solutions.
• Contribute to technical discussions, knowledge-sharing initiatives and where required, recruitment and early-stage bid activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading from the front, working collaboratively and contributing to impactful public sector digital transformation projects., * Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot

• Experience designing and developing microservices-based applications and scalable software architectures
• Good knowledge of AWS or other cloud platforms, alongside infrastructure as code
• Experience writing well-tested code and working with automated testing frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, provide technical guidance and mentor other developers
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

This is a full-time, permanent, fully remote role, offering a salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.

Sanderson are working with a purpose driven digital transformation consultancy that partners with organisations across the public sector to improve services and deliver meaningful change. Combining expertise in technology, data and human-centred design, the consultancy focuses on building sustainable digital solutions that make a positive difference.