Software Development Engineer Lead

SPD Technology; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Software Development Engineer Lead to join their innovative team. This role involves leading the design and architecture of scalable software solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. You will have the opportunity to mentor team members, enforce coding standards, and drive Agile practices. Enjoy a fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule, and be part of a culture that values professional growth and collaboration. If you're passionate about technology and looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Remote work

Performance reviews

Corporate library access

Public speaking support

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience with strong knowledge of Spring and SQL.
• Experience in leading a team and developing RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable software solutions.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle and ensure code quality.

Skills

Java

Spring

SQL

RESTful APIs

OOP

Design Patterns

Microservices Architecture

Event Messaging

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients’ growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone’s contribution is welcomed.

Now we are looking for a Software Development Engineer Lead for PitchBook.

About the role

Tight cooperation with other teams to create a robust and supportable solution. High load, multithreading, and concurrency can be tried in practice as many more. Opportunity to technically lead a team and make a difference. Grow as a technical professional and impact the product with your decisions. Experienced colleagues who can help you evolve yourself.

PitchBook is a platform designed for investment professionals, offering access to data and analytical tools that provide quick answers and help discover promising opportunities. It uncovers actionable insights and trends within the financial data of over three million companies. The platform is used worldwide by large corporations, startups, venture capital and private equity firms, investment banks, and many others. Key features of PitchBook include Advanced Search, Discovery & Insights, Company Profiles, Workflow & Efficiency, and many more.

Our stack

Team

Lead, 2 BE, 1 FE, 1 MLE, 1 SDET, PO, PM

Work schedule—10-19 UA time (adaptive). Meetings with the distributed team for SDLC process organization. Meeting with stakeholders for the decision making.

As a qualified expert, you will:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions in the team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Development & Delivery:

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to industry standards and company guidelines.
• Ensure code quality by conducting code reviews and mentoring team members in best practices.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Foster professional growth and technical excellence.
• Facilitate collaboration among team members and across departments.
• Drive Agile practices, ensuring efficient sprint planning, task prioritization, and timely delivery.

Manage team workload Quality Assurance:

• Establish and enforce coding standards, testing protocols, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Write unit/integration/performance/e2e tests for own code.
• Collaborate with QA engineers to implement automated and manual testing strategies.

Innovation & Strategy:

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the engineering department and company-wide goals.

We’re looking for you if you have

• 5+ years of experience in Java software development.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring.
• Strong knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of common patterns and algorithms.
• Understanding OOP, design patterns, microservices architecture.
• Understanding of event messaging.
• High level of responsibility and ownership.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• English level: written and verbal skills for effective cooperation with stakeholders.
• Experience in technical leading a team of developers.

Bonus Points

• Experience in building a microservice architecture.
• Experience working with high-load distributed systems.
• Experience working on 3rd party integrations.
• Experience with Python.
• Interest in AI/ML technologies.

What’s in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling client growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Enjoy the freedom of fully remote work with a flexible working schedule. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, supported by provided laptops and licensed software. We focus on lasting cooperation and unite result-oriented individuals who stand on a high-performance approach to work.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Benefit from performance and merit reviews, elevate your skills with personal development plans, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Be among like-minded people

Work with a team of one mind who cares about what they do and how they do. Collaborate with top-notch experts who are always ready to help and support you through any challenges. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values. Feel supported by your HR, and take advantage of our referral bonus program.

SPD Technology is a custom software product development and IT consulting company with extensive expertise in various industries, including fintech, e-commerce, logistics, insurance, biotech, cybersecurity, and more. Our world-class team of over 650 experts develop web, mobile, AI/ML, and enterprise solutions for world-renowned companies, including Fortune 500 firms and emerging startups. We have 2 development centers in Europe, a representative office in London, the U.K., and remote teams, working worldwide. With over 19 years of experience in designing, building, streamlining, and supporting software products, SPD Technology drives the growth of businesses from the US, the U.K., Israel, Switzerland, Mexico, and other countries.

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