Lead Software Engineer

WiseTech Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics software provider is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in London. The role focuses on Digital Trade Documentation and offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office. You will lead technical direction, mentor team members, and drive collaboration across teams while implementing best practices. A background in C# or Java, along with experience in CI/CD pipelines, is essential. Join this dynamic environment and contribute to the next generation of trade technology.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# or Java development, with a track record of leading projects.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, system architecture, and quality-first culture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Test-Driven Development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions that power the next generation of trade tech.
• Lead technical direction and architecture for Digital Trade Documentation projects.
• Mentor and uplift team members, advocating best practices and a quality-first mindset.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support Test-Driven Development.

Skills

C# development

Java development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Communication and teamwork skills

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Test-Driven Development

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – Digital Trade Documentation

WiseTech Global is the world's leading provider of software for the logistics industry. We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team and play a key role in advancing one of our multi‑product strategic growth areas: Digital Trade Documentation. The role is based in London and follows a hybrid model (3 days from the client office in Central London).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions that power the next generation of trade tech.
• Lead technical direction and architecture for Digital Trade Documentation projects.
• Mentor and uplift team members, advocating best practices and a quality‑first mindset.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support Test‑Driven Development.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# or Java development, with a track record of leading projects.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, system architecture, and quality‑first culture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Test‑Driven Development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model – 3 days a week in Central London office.
• Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, flexible working, development opportunities, and employee assistance programs.

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