Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cyber security startup is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to enhance their European engineering hub. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and maintain critical features of their platform while leading technical strategies within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have extensive backend development experience, particularly in Python, and a solid grasp of microservices architecture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that values security best practices and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Python.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and maintaining key features of the platform.
• Leading technical strategy and decision-making within the team.

Skills

Python

Microservices Architecture

Technical Leadership

SQL Database Design

Security Best Practices

Mentoring

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps Principles

NEXT.js

Tools

Hasura

Digital Ocean

Azure

Job description

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Trident Search have recently partnered with a cyber security startup who are growing their European engineering hub. This position will be based in the United Kingdom and does NOT offer visa sponsorship.

They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their ever-growing team, where you will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining key features of their platform.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in Python and relevant backend frameworks.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Proven experience leading technical strategy and decision-making within a development team.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Hasura (GraphQL engine)
• Digital Ocean or Azure (cloud infrastructure)
• Strong knowledge of SQL database design, optimization, and management.
• Expertise in security best practices for web applications.
• Experience mentoring and guiding development teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in cybersecurity or IT security application development.
• Prior experience leading backend development in a fast-growing startup.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of NEXT.js (or other React-based frameworks).