Lead Software Engineer

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Trident Search have recently partnered with a cyber security startup who are growing their European engineering hub. This position will be based in the United Kingdom and does NOT offer visa sponsorship.

They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their ever-growing team, where you will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining key features of their platform.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in Python and relevant backend frameworks.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and best practices.
• Proven experience leading technical strategy and decision-making within a development team.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Hasura (GraphQL engine)
• Digital Ocean or Azure (cloud infrastructure)
• Strong knowledge of SQL database design, optimization, and management.
• Expertise in security best practices for web applications.
• Experience mentoring and guiding development teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in cybersecurity or IT security application development.
• Prior experience leading backend development in a fast-growing startup.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of NEXT.js (or other React-based frameworks).