Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Reading (Hybrid)

Our technology team is evolving fast as we embark on a major digital transformation, making this a truly exciting time to join Select Car Leasing, the UK’sleading car leasing broker.

We’relooking for a talented and forward-thinking Lead Software Engineer to helpshape the future of our digital platforms as we move towards becoming a fullytech-enabled mobility business.

You’ll playa key role in designing and delivering scalable systems, improving our customer experience, and setting the standards for engineering excellence across the business.

• Lead the design and development of our website and back-office architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Build and enhance aseamless, self-service customer journey on our digital platforms
• Develop a robust service layer for system integration and orchestration
• Establish and maintain coding standards, development processes, and best practices
• Guide, mentor, and inspire a growing team of engineers
• Collaborate withcross-functional teams to translate business goals into technical solutions

• 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex digital platforms
• Experience with
  
  CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud architecture
• A passion for cleancode, scalable systems, and modern engineering practices
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and cloud architecture and Ruby on Rails

• Competitive salaryand benefits package
• Hybrid working basedin Reading
• Opportunity to leadand influence the direction of a growing technology function
• Supportive,forward-thinking culture that values innovation and professional growth
• The chance to play akey part in transforming the future of vehicle leasing

Support and demonstrate our DRIVE Values:

• Dedication
• Respect
• Integrity
• Value

If you’re ahands-on technical leader who’s ready to shape the technology behind one of theUK’s most dynamic automotive brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply nowand help drive the future of mobility with Select Car Leasing.