Lead Software Engineer

Unify Talent UK; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Consultancy partner is urgently seeking a Lead Software Developer for a remote position to work on a high-profile Government program. The role requires expertise in software upgrades, agile methodologies, and effective collaboration. Candidates should possess a strong background in Java, Python, and familiarity with AWS. The project duration is initially 6 months, starting from January 5, 2026, with the possibility of extension. This role is outside IR35 and requires availability for a virtual interview soon.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a software developer focusing on software upgrades and fixes.
• Strong experience in agile environments and ceremonies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions for a high-profile Government program.
• Address high-priority issues from teams using the audit API.
• Work on system modernization and legacy platform decommissioning.

Skills

Software Development Expertise

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

System Modernization

Problem Solving

Tools

Java (Spring Boot)

Python

DB2

Postgres

AWS

Job description

Lead Software Developer

Java, Spring Boot, Python, AWS, DB2

(Apply online only) per day, Outside IR35

Starting date: 5th January 2026

Duration: Initially 6 Months (very likely to extend)

Fully Remote

Unify are proud to be exclusively representing a UK Consultancy partner who urgently requires the services of a Lead Software Developer, on an Outside IR35 Contract basis, to join a project team delivering a high profile Government program.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Software Development Expertise: Proven experience as a software developer, specifically with a background in software upgrades, bug fixes, and addressing vulnerabilities


• Agile Methodologies: Strong experience working in agile environments and participating in all agile ceremonies


• Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work with Government department, legacy platform teams, and Consultancy teams


• System Modernization: Experience with decommissioning systems, modernization, and migration projects is a plus


• Problem Solving: Ability to analyse existing live incidents and address high-priority issues from teams that use the audit API

Nice to have

• Understanding of DDaT capabilities and a user-centered approach to digital services.


• Experience with DevOps practices and continuous improvement

Technology Stack

• Working level Java (Spring Boot)


• Working level Python


• Understanding of DB2 and Postgres Databases


• Understanding of AWS

You must be available for a 1 stage, virtual interview on Monday or Tuesday next week, and available to start on the 5th of January.

Thanks!