Lead Software Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical project delivery, guiding teams from concept to deployment while ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions. If you enjoy seeing your work deployed into ‘real-life’ applications, this is the perfect role for you. Not only will you directly contribute to our client deliverables, but you will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of cutting-edge techniques and deliver full-stack data science projects, from solution design through to deployment.

You’ll form an integral part of our close-knit team and will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the continued success of the business. We’re looking for someone with a co-operative, can-do attitude who can build high-quality data engineering solutions.

If this sounds like you, we can’t wait to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE:

This position is located in the Bath area and requires presence on-site three days per week. Accommodation will be provided. DV clearance is required, which means candidates applying for this role should either hold it or be eligible to obtain it.

• Lead the design, development, testing, and evaluation of complex software engineering solutions for the successful delivery of several, simultaneous client projects

• Build strong client relationships and lead project-centred client interactions

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality code and successful project outcomes

• Build processes for extracting, cleaning and transforming data (SQL / Python)

• Build AI systems using Large Language Models

• Actively seek out new opportunities to learn and develop

• Be an example of software engineering best-practice e.g. Git / Docker / cloud deployment

• Write proposals for exciting new commercial opportunities

• Line manage and provide career mentorship to other software engineers

• Manage project delivery teams

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop technical strategies

• Take ownership of the development and implementation of internal processes and policies

• Proactive thought leadership to encourage development and promote ADSP

• Contribute to the development and deployment of delivery solutions

• Build processes for extracting, cleaning and transforming data (SQL / Python)

• Experience of successfully leading complex software projects, including a holistic understanding of the development process, from design through to deployment, and associated project management and risks

• Experience of completing code reviews in Python and SQL through Git, and applying other best practices to technical projects

• Experience of using SQL and databases (SQL Server, Postgres etc), as well as a cloud platform for development

• Experience of leading the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions

• Experience of developing data engineering pipelines, backend services and APIs

• Extensive knowledge of software engineering concepts and principles with a deep understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends

• Understanding of Python advanced concepts including Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Concurrency, decorators, recursion

• Understanding of cloud deployment (e.g. AWS, Azure) and Linux scripting (e.g. bash)

• Advanced Docker skills with a deep understanding of Docker storage, volumes, and Linux permissions

• Ability to implement CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub actions) along with automated PR checks and repository rules

• Ability to successfully manage delivery teams

• Ability to work with external stakeholders, including management of expectations understanding of business goals and balancing project requirements

• Ability to think strategically and make complex decisions

• Effective organisational skills e.g. planning, time management

• Strong communication skills, including leading meetings and presenting technical concepts to stakeholders

• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills, with high attention to detail

Stage 1: 20 min video call with a member of the hiring team

Stage 2: 45 min Live Coding exercise

Stage 3: 2hr F2F interview in our London office

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