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Ipswich / £90000 - £100000 annum

INFO

Salary
SALARY:

£90000 - £100000

Location

LOCATION

Ipswich

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Software Engineering Lead
Location: Ipswich (2-3 days a week in office)
Salary: £100,000

We're hiring on behalf of a respected firm seeking a Software Engineering Lead to take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of key software solutions. This role suits a senior engineer with strong leadership capability and a hands-on technical approach.

Role Overview:
You'll lead a team of developers, provide technical direction, and ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. The role blends technical leadership, system design, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

  • Lead development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
  • Mentor developers and lead code reviews
  • Maintain high coding standards and enforce best practices

System Design & Development:

  • Gather and define technical requirements
  • Architect efficient, maintainable systems
  • Oversee the full development lifecycle
  • Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability

Requirements:

Essential:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong skills in JavaScript and Node.js
  • Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch
  • Experience using Git, JIRA, and design patterns
  • 5+ years in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure

To apply or learn more, contact:

CONTACT

Cormac Fagan

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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