Lead Software Engineer

NCC Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in the UK is seeking a Lead Python Software Engineer to enhance its software development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects and making critical design decisions, along with mentoring a small team of developers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on developing scalable solutions for enterprise level applications.

Qualifications

• Experience with both front and backend development.
• Experience building scalable, fault tolerant solutions on AWS.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of PaaS applications.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.
• Work with DevOps to adhere to CI/CD principles.

Skills

AWS

Agile Development

Microservice infrastructure

Technical leadership

Job description

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NCC Group is looking for a talented Lead Python Software Engineer to join our software development team, building and maintaining our evolving suite of enterprise level applications.

You will work across the full development life cycle, translating complex business requirements through to complete elegant, scalable software solutions.

You will be expected to work both independently and alongside the wider team on both new and existing ongoing projects, producing tools for the department to use in day-to-day operations, as well as applications for customers and other departments.

You will have a passion for technology and considerable experience developing scalable and secure applications, and will ensure the architectural system design is extendible, scalable and maintainable. Looking for someone willing to explore more cloud native architecture and offer a great platform to train and grow within.

Leading a small squad of python developers

Key Accountabilities:

Lead the design and development of maintainable and scalable API driven PaaS applications, working closely with UX designers, DevOps practitioners and Cloud Architecture experts within the team.

Be the key decision maker for code quality by deciding on design principles and doing regular code reviews across the development resources.

Work closely with DevOps to adhere to CI/CD principles

Leadership of development resources

Implement a test first approach

Write performant, reusable well documented code within a rapidly growing code base

Work within the Product team to deliver quality, scalable, testable solutions to specification

Ability to articulate ideas clearly to the rest of the technical team

Help the Product Managers/Scrum Masters in understanding technical implementations considerations for features on the back log, providing estimation and guidance

Advise on technologies and evolving techniques to the benefit of the products we produce

Able to review peer’s code giving clear feedback and following best practices

Work in within an agile team using SCRUM practises to deliver quality code at a pace

Be motivated to work remotely and organised in your time management

Enthusiastic and open to learning new technologies native to cloud development

Good knowledge of software architecture, object-oriented development, design patterns and coding best practices

Requirements

Experience with both front and backend development

Experience building scalable, fault tolerant solutions on AWS

Technical leadership

Agile Development

Experience working with CI/CD practices

Microservice infrastructure

Beneficial:

Experience working in the cyber security industry

Working knowledge of SCRUM

DevOps

SDLC and use of frameworks, such as OWASP SAMM

Behaviours:

Client-Focused: Prioritizes client needs and expectations, ensuring that all actions and decisions lead to client satisfaction and success.

Collaborates as ‘One NCC’: Works in unison with all departments and teams, fostering a united front and shared objectives across the entire organisation.

Adds Value: Goes beyond the minimum requirements to provide solutions and contributions that enhance the customer’s success and growth.

Enables and Empowers: Provides tools, resources, and support to team members, fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.

Personal Responsibility: Takes ownership of actions, decisions, and outcomes, acknowledging successes as well as areas for improvement.

Communicates Openly and Respectfully: Shares information transparently while maintaining respect and consideration for all stakeholders.

Open Mindset: Embraces new ideas, diverse perspectives, and is willing to adapt in response to evolving situations or feedback.

Growth and Development: Actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth, championing learning and evolution for oneself and the organisation.

Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates a systematic approach to resolving issues and identifying improvements.

About NCC Group

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business.