Lead Software Engineer; Java

Requirements

• Proven experience in software engineering, with a strong track record of leading successful projects
• Proficiency in Java
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system integration
• Experience with cloud platform (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Skills and experience with web servers and databases (e.g. Dynamo
  
  DB, RDBMS, Elasticsearch)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines utilising infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Ops practices
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Critical thinking, value judgment and common sense over process
• Able to work independently as well as in a team
• Positive attitude to learning new skills and technologies

• We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join the World Check One team, part of the Nottingham-based Risk Intelligence Product Engineering organisation
• The role will act as the main engineer of the team, and as liaise between; product and architecture for World-Check One—a critical platform for risk intelligence and compliance screening
• This position offers exciting opportunities for a self-motivated individual to learn how Risk Intelligence operates
• This is an individual contributor role and you will be part of the team that drives the design and development of our low latency screening systems
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications and services
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration
• Collaborate with application architects, product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure alignment with best practices in scalability, performance, and security
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote continuous improvement
• Manage project timelines, delivery risks, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development