Lead Software Engineer (Java/Angular)

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer (Java/Angular) for a hands-on technical leadership role. You will contribute to software development while mentoring your team, ensuring that digital products meet quality standards. This contract role offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for flexibility while maintaining collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and mentoring development teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in establishing engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new features within Java and Angular codebase.
• Lead and guide the development team, overseeing technical delivery.
• Establish and uphold engineering principles, conduct code reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Software Architecture

Education

Graduate-level education in Computing, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Lead Software Engineer (Java/Angular) to join our dynamic team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will actively contribute to software development while guiding and mentoring your team. You will be responsible for technical delivery, ensuring that digital products meet quality standards and align with best practices.

Location: Stratford, London or Leeds

Employment Type: Contract (6 months)

Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hands-On Development: Develop and implement new features within our Java and Angular codebase, collaborating with Product Owners and Architects.
2. Technical Leadership: Lead and guide the development team, overseeing technical delivery of digital products.
3. Engineering Best Practices: Establish and uphold engineering principles, conduct code reviews for quality assurance.
4. Service Support: Assist with service support during office hours, proactively resolving technical issues.
5. Mentoring and Coaching: Mentor junior team members to enhance their technical skills.
6. Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges with creativity, promoting continuous learning and innovation.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Experience in leading and mentoring development teams.
2. Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
3. Proficiency in establishing engineering best practices.
4. Graduate-level education in Computing, Computer Science, or related field.
5. Experience leveraging automation in software development.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills with a good understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

If you are an experienced Lead Software Engineer seeking a hands-on leadership role in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you!