Lead Software Engineer

Nigel Wright Recruitment; Middlesbrough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology business is seeking a Software Engineer to lead a team focused on enhancing core systems and delivering new features. The role involves hands-on coding, technical leadership, and managing a collaborative team. Candidates should have strong skills in Java, TypeScript, AWS, and NoSQL. This position offers a high level of remote work flexibility, with a salary up to £75,000 and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skill set required, including Java and TypeScript.
• Experience with AWS and NoSQL principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for core system stability and enhancements.
• Provide technical direction and make direct contributions to the codebase.
• Manage a small team of software engineers.

Skills

Java

TypeScript

AWS

NoSQL

Search Technologies

CI/CD

API Design

Job description

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We're working with a market leading technology business who supporting a global customer base in the delivery of digital experiences across multiple channels. Their products are used to build and deliver marketing material quickly and efficiently through the use of flexible APIs and content management tools.

The Role

In this role you’ll lead a team responsible for one of the companies core systems working on both the stability and enhancement of the existing platform while also delivering new feature development. Working closely with architects and stakeholders, you’ll ensure reliability, performance, and continuous innovation to meet future business and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership - Provide technical direction throughout the software development lifecycle and aligning to internal best practices.
• Hands-On Coding - Make direct contributions to the codebase and sprint goals.
• Line Management and Coaching – Manage a small team of software engineers, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative culture.

The Person

Candidates will need a strong technical skill set and experience should include;

• Strong Software Development Background – Demonstrated proficiency in both Java and TypeScript.
• Commercial AWS Experience – Robust understanding of the AWS ecosystem and its core services.
• NoSQL Expertise – Familiarity with NoSQL principles, having used at least one commercially (additional experience with Cassandra is a plus).
• Search Technologies – Understanding of search indexing, with practical exposure to at least one search technology (additional experience with Solr experience).
• CI/CD Proficiency – Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including automation best practices and CI/CD tools.
• Scalable System Design – Experience building and maintaining scalable, highly available systems, employing industry-standard patterns and methodologies.
• API Design – Familiar with REST and GraphQL API best practices.

This is a permanent position and will allow for a high level of remote working although candidates should be able to get into the office in Middlesbrough at least once a month. This role does not offer sponsorship and ideally candidates will have a visa proving a right to work in the UK for at least 3 years.

Salary on offer is up to £75,000 and there's an excellent benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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