Lead Software Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to come on board and own all technical aspects of the system. Working as the sole developer on this project you will have the unique opportunity to develop and direct the full stack, from UI design through to database structure, becoming the custodian of technology used throughout and advising the business on technical direction to continue delivering value aligned to the business and product goals.

Someone who has a proven record of working closely alongside product managers and sales teams to successfully interpret business requirements into a development scope, provide accurate delivery timelines and output quality code is essential.

If you are a confident communicator who wants to take a hands-on role in shaping the future of automated design, able to adapt and respond at times of pressure and manage evolving priorities while keeping delivery on track please get in touch.

If you have a working knowledge or background in the construction, building services and / or electronic security industry this would be advantageous.

What you will do

Software development

Understand the complete codebase, allowing for informed scoping of new features and prerequisites

Drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the tech stack

Promote well-factored and reusable design across the codebase

To ensure that all technical design satisfies business goals and user requirements

Automate the testing of new and legacy code

Communication and problem solving

Collaborate with internal and external clients to determine functional and non-functional requirements and scope new functionality

Advise on the infrastructure of the system and identify improvements to processes / systems

Own the communication between development team and contracted vendors so that integrating code is seamless and uniform

Ensure system documentation is generated and is clear and to a professional standard

What we are looking for

A senior level software developer with strong full-stack development experience

Advanced level of experience C#, SQL, Angular, Javascript, .Net Core & Framework

Proficient working with Azure DevOps for development planning, code management, automated testing and releases

Able to build function scopes to incorporate known business requirements and tease out technical issues to ensure accurate effort estimates

Experience managing the delivery of complex functionality and scope changes

Highly self-motivated and driven

Innovative and creative

Reliable, flexible and cooperative

Personable and approachable