Lead Software Developer

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Insurance (UK) Limited is seeking a skilled software developer to provide technical guidance and lead the design and development of software applications in C#. The ideal candidate will ensure best practices in coding and testing, while collaborating with team members for system integration.

Key qualifications include strong C# skills, knowledge of architectural patterns, and experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C# with practical experience in software development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies including TDD, BDD, and DDD.
• Proven experience in discussing architectural patterns and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership in software design and development.
• Ensure application of best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate systems and solutions.

Skills

C#

TDD

BDD

DDD

SQL

NoSQL

GitHub

Azure

AWS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership in the design and development of software applications using C#.
• Ensure the application of best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in C# and related technologies.
• Design, code, test, debug, and document complex applications and systems.
• Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate with other team members to integrate systems and solutions.

Qualifications

• C#
• TDD, BDD, DDD
• Able to confidently discuss various architectural patterns with a good understanding of trade-offs
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL DBMS
• Modern source control system (e.g., GitHub)
• Experience with a cloud platform (Azure/AWS)
• Event Sourcing (desirable)
• Experience with an AI platform (OpenAI) (desirable)