Lead/Principle Software Engineer

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing backend platforms and services using modern commercial and open-source technologies across both private and public cloud environments.

Working within an Agile, cross-functional team, you will contribute to impactful projects that solve complex real-world challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work on both short and long-term programmes in a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, deploy and enhance platform features in line with functional and non-functional requirements
• Contribute to the elaboration and estimation of user stories within the team
• Deliver frequent, incremental releases to maintain delivery momentum
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring shared ownership and coverage
• Build, optimise and maintain continuous deployment pipelines
• Take operational responsibility for services owned by your team

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering production-grade cloud solutions
• Strong proficiency in Java and experience with JVM-based languages such as Kotlin or Scala
• Experience working with Kafka or similar streaming platforms
• Background in Agile DevSecOps environments and Zero Trust architecture
• Experience integrating with backend services such as PostgreSQL, Redis or object storage solutions
• Strong engineering fundamentals including clean code, automated testing, continuous delivery and code reviews
• Experience using version control and collaboration tools such as Git-based platforms
• Proven experience with test-driven development practices
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns
• Exposure to big data technologies

Environment and Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical projects within a secure and regulated domain
• Collaborative Agile teams focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Support in obtaining advanced security clearance, with the opportunity to contribute to sensitive projects
• Inclusive and supportive culture recognised for putting people first

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work on cutting-edge cloud and data platforms while contributing to meaningful, real-world outcomes. If you are interested please apply online.