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# Software Development Lead (SC Clearance)

- **Company:** CGI Group Inc.
- **Location:** Leatherhead, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Programming Tools, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Git, SC Clearance, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.free-work.com/en-gb/tech-it/job-mission/lead-developer-1/software-development-lead-sc-clearance

## About the Role

* Technical Leadership: Proven experience leading or providing technical direction to software engineering teams, including mentoring and coaching developers.

 * Java & C++ Development: Strong hands-on programming experience in both Java and C++, with the ability to review and guide complex implementations.

 * Database Technologies: Practical experience working with SQL databases.

 * CI/CD & DevOps: Strong experience with continuous integration, deployment pipelines and development tools such as Git and Jenkins.

 * Software Development Lifecycle: Comprehensive experience across software design, development, integration, testing and defect resolution.

 * Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with experience resolving complex software and system issues.

 * Engineering Best Practices: Proven ability to promote code quality, automated testing, peer reviews and continuous improvement.

 * Stakeholder Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and experience working with Project Managers, technical authorities and cross-functional engineering teams.

 * Delivery Focus: Ability to balance hands-on development with team leadership, manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving technical requirements.

 * Security Clearance: Must already hold UK Security Clearance (SC).

 * Location & Flexibility: Ability to work on-site in Leatherhead for part of the week, with occasional travel along the M3/M4 corridor.

## Description

* Lead & Inspire: Provide technical leadership, coaching and day-to-day guidance to a team of approximately 10 Software Engineers.

 * Develop & Deliver: Remain hands-on with Java and C++ development, delivering enhancements, fixes and new capabilities.

 * Drive Engineering Excellence: Champion code quality, peer reviews, automated testing, CI/CD and DevOps best practices.

 * Solve & Innovate: Investigate complex technical challenges, troubleshoot issues and develop pragmatic, effective solutions.

 * Plan & Coordinate: Work with Project Managers to estimate, prioritise and deliver development work packages while managing risks and dependencies.

 * Collaborate & Align: Partner with the Design Authority, Test, Infrastructure and other engineering teams to ensure solutions align with wider programme objectives.

 * Mentor & Develop: Support recruitment, onboarding, technical development and knowledge sharing to build a high-performing engineering team.

 * Improve & Optimise: Identify opportunities to enhance development processes, maintain technical documentation and continuously improve software delivery.