Lead Software Engineer

MarkIT Placements; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based startup is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive backend platform development. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about innovative technologies, with proficiency in C#, Java, or Python. Responsibilities include leading initiatives, fostering teamwork, and maintaining a strong focus on coding standards. Benefits include stock options, generous holiday allowance, and a vibrant office culture. Join us in our mission to create impactful solutions for our customers.

Benefits

Stock options

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Your choice of equipment

Great office environment with coffee and free beer

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for developing technologies to solve real problems.
• Confidence to challenge engineering customs and practices.
• Desire to do the right thing for customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead software engineering initiatives on backend platform services.
• Communicate effectively and share knowledge with team members.
• Practice clean coding and follow established coding standards.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

SOA and Microservices

HTTP and REST

Cloud infrastructure awareness

OO programming and design

Agile framework

Job description

My client, a startup in London, is looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Backend Platform Services). For full details, please apply.

At a Minimum, We Would Expect

• Enthusiasm for developing technologies to solve real problems
• Confidence to challenge our engineering customs and practices
• Overwhelming desire to “do the right thing” for customers

Preferred Skills and Experience

• C#, Java or Python
• Understanding of SOA and Microservices, HTTP and REST
• Awareness of cloud infrastructure

Patterns and Practice

• OO programming and design
• Coding Standards
• Familiar with Agile framework

Team and Leadership

• Good communicator, willing to share and teach
• Team player
• Strong leadership

Beneficial Experience

• Worked on IoT products
• Delivered product or services in cloud, e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure

Benefits

• Stock options – When we succeed, you will too
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your choice of equipment
• Great office environment with good coffee and free beer