Lead Software Engineer
Posted Today by Identify Solutions
£69 Per hour
Outside
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: My market-leading client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take point on a new AI project, guiding it from proof of concept through to user testing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading small teams and driving projects, particularly in a consultancy setting with public sector experience. Responsibilities include leading other engineers in developing a new user interface and collaborating with data scientists on AI components. The role requires extensive experience in full stack engineering and cloud platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of software engineers through key project phases, including user interface development.
- Drive the project from proof of concept to user testing stages.
- Collaborate with data scientists on AI-driven components of the system.
- Implement a greenfield CI/CD pipeline for software and infrastructure deployments.
- Take ownership of delivery for services or significant components across the full lifecycle.
- Ensure the implementation of architectural and design patterns, particularly in Kubernetes environments.
- Lead Agile delivery planning and estimation using Scrum, Kanban, and TDD.
- Mentor and support less experienced engineers to enable high-quality delivery.
- Engage with external stakeholders and clients, making technical decisions and building relationships.
- Deliver scalable, secure, and well-architected solutions on cloud platforms.
Key Skills:
- 5 to 10 years of experience in a Full Stack Engineering role.
- Advanced skills in languages such as Python, R, Typescript, Terraform, OpenShift, Azure, AWS.
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation.
- Strong understanding of architectural and design patterns in Kubernetes.
- Experience in Agile environments and leading delivery planning.
- Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
- Experience in consultancy environments and engaging with stakeholders.
- Desirable: Expertise with hybrid cloud platforms and Machine Learning Operations.
- Exposure to public sector projects, particularly in healthcare.
Salary (Rate): £68.75/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Lead Software Engineer
Duration : 3 Months
Location : Remote
Rate : £500 - £550 per day DOE
Status : Outside IR35
Clearance : Eligible for SC
Start Date: Early Jan
Summary: My market-leading client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take point on a new AI project. Carrying a POC through to User Testing stages, the suitable consultant will need to have a proven track record of leading small teams and driving projects from Greenfield to later stages, ideally from a consultancy background with public sector knowledge. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for leading 2 other Software Engineers through key parts of the project such as creating a new User Interface. The AI driven components of the system will require further collaboration with 2 data scientists.
Key Experience: 5 to 10 years’ proven experience in a Full Stack Engineering role, with advanced skills in a range of different languages and deployment topologies. For example, Python, R, Typescript, Terraform, OpenShift, Azure, AWS. Experience implementing a greenfield CI/CD pipeline for both software and infrastructure deployments. Experience taking ownership of delivery for whole services or significant components across the full lifecycle from design to operation. Strong understanding of architectural and design patterns, particularly within a Kubernetes environment, with the ability to lead and assure their implementation. Experience working in Agile environments, using Scrum, Kanban and business-driven development (TDD), and leading delivery planning and estimation. Experience leading, mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers, providing guidance and enabling high-quality, efficient delivery. Experience working in a consultancy environment, engaging with external stakeholders and clients, taking ownership of technical decisions and delivery outcomes, and building trusted relationships. Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), delivering scalable, secure and well-architected solutions.
Desirable Skills Hands-on expertise with hybrid cloud platforms (RedHat OpenShift a particular benefit). Experience with Machine Learning Operations pipelines and processes. Experience delivering solutions that use a design system as part of their user interface development. Exposure to public sector projects and delivering solutions in complex organisational landscapes, particularly within the healthcare domain.
If you’d like more information on the assignment, please drop me an email Adam.Rees@IdentifySolutions.co.uk – or give me a call on 07400 28 3333.