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Lead Software Engineer

£60,000 - 67,000
Network IT
V7 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes
£60,000 - 67,000
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Company Size
<50
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Expertise in systems architecture, distributed systems, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and API-led design - Proven background in software engineering, including coding, debugging, reviews, and modern development practices - Strong technical leadership experience across software and systems engineering - Excellent people management and mentoring skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders - Deep understanding of testing approaches including TDD, automated testing, and non-functional testing - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, infrastructure-as-code, and automation - Strong data and database design skills - Familiarity with modern digital architectures (e.g., MACH – Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless)

Responsibilities

- Leading day-to-day performance, motivation, and objectives for engineering teams - Mentoring and developing engineers, supporting skills growth and professional development - Driving engineering best practice across DevOps, agile delivery, tooling, automation, testing, and CI/CD - Designing and architecting complex systems, ensuring scalable, cost-effective, and maintainable solutions - Owning local architecture decisions, collaborating closely with solution architects and product leads - Overseeing full lifecycle delivery including design, development, integration, configuration, and testing - Leading data modelling and database design in partnership with data architects - Managing supplier relationships and contributing to effective resource allocation - Promoting DevOps culture, automation, observability, and practical application of AI where beneficial - Supporting continuous improvement and the uplift of engineering standards across the wider organisation

Description


We are a large, service-focused organisation undergoing significant modernisation across our digital and engineering landscape. We offer a hybrid working model with the opportunity to work on-site once a month in Milton Keynes. Our team is dedicated to driving technical excellence, shaping modern engineering practices, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing applications. We provide a supportive environment where you can mentor and develop fellow engineers while contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards throughout the organisation.
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