Lead Software Engineer

Anson McCade; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British brand in CyberSec is seeking a Lead Software Developer to enhance skills in a pivotal role. You'll lead development efforts while mentoring junior engineers and shaping the technical direction of innovative products using technologies like Java, .Net, and Python. This mid-senior level position fosters both technical and leadership growth within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Extensive learning and development

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience developing software, management/leadership experience preferred.
• Broad technical exposure or backend language specialization with a willingness to learn.
• Certifications demonstrating skills investment are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on design/build of POC for disruptive products.
• Define coding standards for the team and contribute to team culture.
• Mentor junior-mid engineers and contribute to their career development.

Skills

.Net

Java

Python

Agile

CI/CD

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Selenium

SonarQube

Job description

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If you are a Lead Software Developer hoping to sharpen their skills in a highly-technical environment or a Senior Engineer hoping to take the jump to lead, one of the leading British brands and a pioneer in CyberSec is hiring.

It’s an opportunity to act as a player coach- gaining or building on previous leadership experience while staying hands on.

As a role the Lead Software Developer position lends itself to someone that wants to lead from the front- a technologist that wants the accountability and softer skill development of a lead role without sacrificing technical skills.

The person-

• We’re searching for someone that either has broad technical exposure (.Net/Java/Python) or a specialism in backend language and a willingness to learn more technologies.
• You’ll have experience either managing/leading teams or mentoring colleagues with an ambition to move into more leadership type roles.
• You’re approachable, eager to teach and willing to learn- certifications demonstrating investment into your skills will show the team you are someone to invest in.
• 6+ Years experience developing software, but we are flexible.

The tech stack-

The tech stack is broad and you are not expected to have everything. The more you have is a plus but what you don’t have is a challenge- you’ll have opportunity to plug gaps you didn’t know you had via learning and development.

The tech at the Lead Software Developer’s disposal is:

• Java, .Net or Python
• Systems, e.g. Git
• CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, Gitlab etc in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixes
• Automation Testing frameworks and tools (Selenium, Gherkin, Cucumber)
• Static code analysis tools e.g. SonarQube
• Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban
• Define and enforce coding standards, code reviews and development ways of working
• Able to organise and plan work for development teams
• Passionate about developing and mentoring mid - junior engineers promoting continuous improvement

Other fun bits

Being a lead role, you will find yourself moving into an empowering position where you will:

• Lead on the design/build of POC for some disruptive products.
• Define coding standards for the team and contribute to the teams culture by establishing ways of working.
• Contribute to the career and development of juior-mid engineers.
• Work alongside some of the UK’s most prominent businesses shaping their approach to technology.

Salary and package.

This role comes with a strong package that includes but is not limited to:

• Salary ranging between £70,000-£80,000 per annum
• Extensive learning and development

Interested?

Apply now or reach out to Dean Kelly at Anson McCade recruitment to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development and IT System Custom Software Development

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