Lead Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Jena; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer. The successful candidate will focus on cloud solutions, leading projects and mentoring teams while utilizing deep AWS expertise and programming skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression and benefits focused on work-life balance.

Leistungen

Access to training and ongoing education programs

Structured career progression with global mobility

Flexible hours and mobile working options

Health and wellness initiatives

Attractive benefits including car/bike leasing

Inclusive company culture

Qualifikationen

• Strong AWS experience with certifications or production deployments.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, TypeScript, Go, or scripting.
• Experience with IAC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Aufgaben

• Design and scale cloud solutions, leading architecture design.
• Mentor engineering teams and manage project deliverables.
• Deliver cloud transformations for clients in automotive and insurance sectors.

Kenntnisse

AWS

Java

Python

TypeScript

Go

Shell

PowerShell

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

microservices

serverless architecture

hybrid architectures

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity with one of our Big 4 clients. They are looking for a skilled Lead Software Engineerto join their team, supporting mainly automotive and insurance clients on their end-to-end development life cycles.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of infrastructure and software, designing and scaling cloud- solutions. Ideal candidates bring deep AWS expertise paired with hands-on skills in automation, scripting, or programming . You will lead architecture design, mentor engineering substreams/ project teams, and deliver enterprise cloud transformations across sectors including Automotive, Insurance, and over 75% of Fortune 500 clients.

Required Skills/Experience

• Strong AWS experience (certifications or production deployments)
• Proficiency in any of the following: Java, Python, TypeScript, Go, or scripting (Shell, PowerShell)
• Proficient understanding of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins
• Understanding of microservices, serverless, or hybrid architectures

Desirable Skills/Experienc

• Familiarity with machine learning libraries and NLP technologies
• Bilingual fluency in English and German (minimum B2 level)

Benefits & Perks

• Access to training and ongoing education through structured development and in-house university programmes
• Structured career progression with global mobility and project-based rotation options
• Family-friendly work policies including flexible hours, mobile working, and caregiver support
• Health and wellness initiatives, including fitness partnerships and sponsored events
• Attractive benefits such as car/bike leasing, smartphones for personal use, and EU remote working options
• Inclusive company culture with active and networks

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

Steadman & Chase is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business.

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