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Lead Software Engineer

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd

Stockport

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

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An innovative tech team is seeking a Lead Software Developer to spearhead digital transformation in public transport. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dedicated development team, driving the modernization of a key UK website and its associated services. Collaborating closely with Product, Architecture, and QA teams, you'll take ownership of technical projects, ensuring high standards in development and delivery. This position offers the opportunity to impact millions of daily users while fostering a collaborative environment, all within a hybrid working model that promotes a healthy work-life balance. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Hands-on development experience with Java and Spring.
Experience delivering large-scale, data-driven applications.

Lead a development team ensuring best practices and high-quality code.
Develop high-availability, large-scale applications and services.

Java

Spring

AWS cloud services

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

GoCD

Jenkins

Terraform

Postman

MySQL/Aurora

SQL

Redis

Role: Lead Software Developer

Location: Stockport (with home working)

Salary & Benefits: £70,000-£80,000+ Comprehensive Benefits

We are hiring for a Lead Software Developer for a leading UK public transport provider, supporting millions of daily customers. Their technology division is investing heavily in digital innovation to enhance mobility services, making public transport more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly.

The Role

As a Lead Software Developer, you will be responsible for leading a small development team, ensuring the continuous improvement and modernisation of the company's UK website and associated services. Working closely with the Product, Architecture, and QA teams, you will take technical ownership of projects, maintaining high standards in development and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-on leadership of a development team, ensuring best practices and high-quality code.
System development & modernisation, ensuring adherence to standards.
Developing high-availability, large-scale, data-driven applications and services.
Delivering robust, efficient, and scalable solutions for new product features.
Mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills & Experience Required:

Strong hands-on development experience with Java & Spring.
Experience delivering large-scale, data-driven applications.
Knowledge of AWS cloud services.
A structured, pragmatic problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
Excellent communication skills with customer-facing experience.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and passionate about learning.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):

Experience with Python, GoCD, Jenkins, Terraform, Open Trip Planner, Postman, MySQL/Aurora, SQL, Redis.

Why Apply?

Join an innovative tech team driving digital transformation in public transport.
Work on solutions impacting millions of daily users.
Lead and mentor in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Hybrid working for better work-life balance.

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Lead Software Engineer

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd

Stockport

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

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