Lead Software Engineer

Cloudsoft; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud software services company in Edinburgh seeks a Lead or Principal Software Engineer. The successful candidate will lead a team, engage with clients, and design high-quality cloud applications. Ideal candidates should have expertise in programming languages and cloud platforms, along with strong knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD practices. Competitive salary range from £65k to £85k+, with excellent benefits including up to 37 days of paid holiday.

Benefits

Up to 37 days paid holiday

Private pension matching contributions

Private health insurance (including dental, optical)

EMI Share options

Perks (Perkbox, Cycle2Work scheme)

Regular social team events and activities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in programming languages like Java or Python.
• Experience with AWS and familiarity with Azure or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to ensure impactful delivery.
• Engage with customers to address design issues and technical challenges.

Skills

Programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python, React, Angular)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Cloud-native solutions (serverless architectures, Kubernetes)

CI/CD principles

Open-source technologies and version control (e.g. Git)

Monitoring and security tools (Dynatrace, New Relic, Wiz)

Job description

Overview

Cloudsoft is looking for skilled Lead or Principal Software Engineers to become part of our vibrant team. You will have a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions for our clients in the cloud applications industry. In this position, you will lead team of engineers and engages with clients to produce high-quality software applications that adhere to the strictest standards of performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of engineers by providing support to ensure impactful delivery while meeting customer requirements
• Engaging with customers to address design issues, prepare proposals, and facilitate discussions on technical challenges

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Java, JavaScript, Python, React, Angular, etc.
• Professional experience with cloud platforms: AWS especially, but experience in Azure or Google Cloud are an asset
• Strong Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with cloud-native solutions, including serverless architectures and Kubernetes
• Understanding of CI/CD principles and practices for testing and deployment
• Experience with open-source technologies and version control (e.g. Git)
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring or security tools like Dynatrace, New Relic, Wiz, etc.

Location & Eligibility

Candidates must be located in the UK and have the legal right to work.

About Cloudsoft

Cloudsoft are a cloud and software services company based in city-centre Edinburgh. Our mission is to help customers run their applications well using cloud and modern platforms, including migrating, automating operations and evolving. We work with many companies in helping their immediate needs in terms of software challenges and integrations. This translates to a dynamic environment with an ever-changing mix of technologies, non-stop learning, and exciting challenges.

The company has about 60 people, HQ in city-centre Edinburgh, and operates with a start-up mentality in a cutting-edge sector, relishing these challenges with a strong focus on inclusion, quality and growth. There are excellent opportunities to be involved in all areas of the business and to develop depth and breadth of skills, in addition to good benefits and salary in the range £65k to £85k+ commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Up to 37 days paid holiday every year
• Private pension matching contributions
• Private health insurance (including dental, optical)
• EMI Share options
• Perks (Perkbox, Cycle2Work scheme, Octopus Money financial wellbeing and more)
• Regular social team events and activities