Overview

Lead Software Engineer role at TipTopJob. Hybrid working. Excellent salary, bonus and benefits; permanent contract. Ideal location: East Midlands/West Midlands/Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire based.

On behalf of our Client we are seeking a highly experienced Lead Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in software development and DevOps, who also brings exceptional leadership and people management skills. This role requires someone who can inspire, guide, and develop a team, fostering collaboration and driving performance across a range of projects. The successful candidate will lead a team of developers working on a variety of systems, including e-commerce platforms, internal applications, and integration systems. Our core technology stack is based on C, and the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of infrastructure, servers, security, optimization, and software development best practices.

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MSSQL, Postgres, RabbitMQ, and Redis is essential. The role involves working across legacy and modern systems, so a broad technical knowledge base and strong problem-solving abilities are key. Beyond technical leadership, this role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you\'ll be working closely with other departments to align development efforts with business goals. You\'ll be responsible for guiding the team in maintaining, enhancing, and evolving the company\'s software solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement.

Hybrid Working (Project-Based Flexibility)
We offer a structured hybrid working model for roles aligned to approved project delivery. Remote working is available where it supports project outcomes and is agreed in advance with your manager. Some projects may require on-site presence; many allow extended remote working periods. This approach ensures flexibility where it matters most without compromising team collaboration or service standards. Further information available on request.

Responsibilities

• Guiding development team and processes
• Maintaining servers and architecture
• Designing and analysing applications and software programs
• Ability to produce concise and well-documented designs and code
• Identify software gaps and suggest alternatives
• Working knowledge of web services or other integration technologies
• Participation in every part of the software development life cycle
• Analysing and revising software errors to improve programs
• Conducting extensive unit testing of applications and programs
• Determining and analysing program requirements
• Design and implement data migration solution
• Perform quality checks on data and extracts
• Database development and optimisations

Requirements

• Experience building and maintaining websites and software
• Experience using Redis (or equivalent caching mechanics)
• Experience using Git / source control
• Experience using SOLR search engine (or equivalent)
• Experience using and building APIs
• Experience working with servers / hosting
• Experience using Bootstrap framework
• Experience using AWS / Azure hosting services
• Experience working on multi-system platforms and building / maintaining communication layers between systems
• SQL experience (Postgres, MSSQL or equivalents)

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please note the post codes used for location are for advertising purposes only and do not represent the company location.

We work on a full range of role categories for our clients and are currently working on a wide range of positions including administration, account management, business development and sales management roles including: Sales Manager, UK Sales Manager, National Sales Manager, Country Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Senior Sales Executive, National Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries
• Advertising Services

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