Lead Software Engineer - Java

TPXimpact | B Corp™; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

2 volunteer days

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Java. In this role, you will lead a team, design and develop high-quality software solutions, and ensure best practices in software development processes. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in full-stack development and technical leadership. This role offers a full-time position with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and lead engineering teams to success.
• Extensive experience in full-stack software engineering.
• Previous relevant experience as a senior software engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

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About The Role

Job Level: 10

UK Wide

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions.

This role involves leading a team of engineers on high-profile projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving continuous improvement in software development processes.

You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including product management and UX/UI, to ensure that our software solutions meet business and customer needs.

You will be responsible for driving culture through your craft and be keen to take on line management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of complex software systems, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and scalability.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance to foster professional growth.
• Ensure that coding standards, development best practices, and operational processes are consistently applied.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI teams, and other departments such as DevOps, QA, and IT to translate business requirements into technical specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise performance, reliability, and security in software applications.
• Conduct regular code reviews and ensure that feedback is constructive and promotes learning within the team.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in software engineering, communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders, and drive the adoption of new tools and methodologies where beneficial.
• Manage project timelines, ensuring that deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
• Contribute to bid questions & early‑stage hiring eg cv screening or technical assessments when required.

About You

Professional knowledge and experience

• Guide and optimise team workflows and processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a wide range of technical systems and tools.
• Identify and evaluate appropriate technologies and methodologies, making informed decisions about when custom software development is essential.
• Contribute to the developer community.
• Inquisitive about internal areas like bids and hiring.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to your team.
• Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice.
• Uphold best practices in areas such as Infrastructure as Code (IAC), security, testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Flexibility to transition between programming languages with a clear understanding of their suitability for different tasks.
• Extensive experience in full‑stack software engineering, including design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Hands on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Python and Microservices, although a true polyglot is preferred.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, TDD and DevOps.
• Extensive experience writing well‑tested code.
• Good knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure as code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with various architecture patterns eg microservices and event‑driven.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to manage and lead engineering teams to success.
• Expertise in designing scalable and secure software architectures.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies like AI.
• Previous, relevant experience as a senior software engineer.
• Leading a large multidisciplinary project.
• Experience interviewing and screening candidates.
• Experience responding to bid questions.

Skills

Software Architecture: Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and efficient software architectures, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Cloud Platforms: Strong proficiency in cloud technologies, including architecture and deployment strategies.

Programming and Development: Advanced knowledge of multiple programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js).

CI/CD and Automation: Implementing and maintaining continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to accelerate development cycles.

Code Quality and Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, JUnit) and best practices for ensuring code quality.

DevOps Practices: Expertise in DevOps, particularly around automating deployment, monitoring, and scaling applications.

Communication: Able to confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders at both the technical and non‑technical levels.

Behaviours and PACT values

Purpose: Be values‑driven, recognising that our client’s needs are paramount. Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs.

Accountability: Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders. Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost.

Craft: Balance multiple priorities while leading high‑performing teams. Navigate ambiguity and set the technical direction and approach to support positive outcomes.

Togetherness: Collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

About Us

People‑powered transformation.

We’re a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human‑centred design, data, experience and technology, we’re creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever‑evolving world.

At the heart of TPXimpact, we’re collaborative and empathetic. We’re a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. That’s why we believe in people‑powered transformation.

Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting.

We’re an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about

maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave

life assurance

employer pension contribution of 5%

health cash plan

personal learning and development budget

Employee Assistance Programme

access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan

green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme

health assessments

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services