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Requirements
Must:
We are looking for a Lead Engineer who can balance strong technical capability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement. You should bring the following qualifications:
- Solid hands-on experience in modern software engineering using React, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS).
- A willingness to learn new technologies, particularly Rust, which is increasingly central to our stack (no prior Rust experience needed).
- Experience working across the full lifecycle of software delivery in agile environments.
- Ability to work closely with product owners and business stakeholders, translating requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Strong engineering fundamentals, including TDD, clean architecture, and best-practice development workflows.
*Desirable but not essential: Experience with Python or data-focused workflows for collaboration with the data stream.*
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Responsibilities
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of one of two delivery streams within our small, evolving engineering team. You will:
- Lead one of two product/engineering streams, ensuring technical quality, delivery focus, and strong communication with stakeholders.
- Rotate between streams every 2-3 months to promote knowledge sharing, avoid silos, and strengthen team resilience.
- Work hands-on across a varied technical stack, contributing to coding, solution design, and best engineering practices.
- Collaborate closely with product owners, BI developers, and software engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and business-focused solutions.
- Support the move towards a more structured agile model, championing practices such as TDD and high-quality engineering standards.
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Description
Our company is a leading UK provider of smart, sustainable heat-network solutions, specializing in end-to-end services for local authorities, housing associations, and private developers. With decades of experience, we are committed to driving energy efficiency, reducing carbon, and delivering reliable, affordable heat for residents. Perks & Benefits: - 5% pension - Informal bonus scheme (circa 4%) - Private Healthcare - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays What Happens Next? One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch to inform you if you’ve been successful in progressing to the next stage, which includes a qualification call to discuss the role and your experience. If we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client for further steps. The remote interview process for this role consists of three stages: 1. 1-1.5 hour Pair Programming Exercise 2. 1 hour Technical Discussion 3. 1 hour interview with the hiring managers focusing on experience and stakeholder engagement. Equal Opportunities: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs during the hiring process.
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