Lead Software Engineer (Java & Typescript)

Adria Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in the UK is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer (Java/TypeScript) to guide a talented engineering team. This pivotal role involves providing technical leadership, fostering team collaboration, and contributing hands-on to the codebase. The ideal candidate should have proven proficiency in Java and TypeScript, along with experience in AWS and NoSQL technologies. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in Java and TypeScript required.
• Experience with AWS core cloud services is necessary.
• Hands-on experience in a NoSQL technology is vital.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction across the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute directly to the codebase and support sprint goals.
• Manage and mentor a small team of software engineers.

Skills

Strong Software Development Background

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in TypeScript

Commercial AWS Experience

NoSQL Expertise

Job description

Lead Software Engineer (Java / Typescript)

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of one of our clients core platform systems. In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented engineering team, ensuring the stability, performance, and ongoing evolution of a mission-critical product area. You’ll balance technical leadership with hands‑on engineering, driving new feature development while continuously enhancing the existing platform.

Collaborating closely with architects, product stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams, you will help shape the technical roadmap and ensure our systems remain scalable, reliable, and innovative.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction across the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with internal standards and best practices.
• Hands‑On Coding: Contribute directly to the codebase and support sprint goals with high‑quality engineering work.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Manage and mentor a small team of software engineers, fostering collaboration, growth, and engineering excellence.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong Software Development Background, with proven proficiency in Java and TypeScript.
• Commercial AWS Experience, including solid understanding of core cloud services.
• NoSQL Expertise, with hands‑on experience in at least one NoSQL technology (Cassandra experien…)