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Lead Software Engineer
£18,000 - 21,000
Vital Human Resources
Ordsall Lane, Manchester
£18,000 - 21,000
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for someone who is technically strong and a natural leader. You will need:
Essential Skills:
- Significant experience in modern software engineering (e.g. Java, microservices, Hexagonal architecture, MongoDB, Kafka) or cloud/DevOps infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Terraform, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, code reviews, and setting best practices.
- Strong understanding of engineering assurance, version control, and secure design principles.
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments, engaging stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
- Strong communication, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills.
Desirable:
- Background in government or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to user-centred design, modern digital delivery practices, and scalable cloud-native architectures.
Responsibilities
As our Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead), you will:
- Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities.
- Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support.
- Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development.
- Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards.
- Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Drive continuous improvement in service design, infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
- Present technical direction clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership.
Description
Join us to make a real impact at a national scale. We are working with one of the UK’s most high-profile government departments to shape the future of a critical public service supporting millions across the country. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures, backed by a forward-looking tech strategy. Ready to make a strategic impact? We encourage you to apply and take the next step in advancing your career with us. Our commitment to both candidates and clients is equaled only by our professionalism and dedication to providing the best possible service.
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