Jobs → Engineering → Lead Software Engineer

About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Software Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing scalable technology solutions that support core business systems. Key Responsibilities • Lead software development initiatives by writing well-structured, maintainable code and conducting thorough code reviews • Design and implement AWS-based serverless architectures with enterprise-level scalability, performance, and security • Utilise AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Glue, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, S3, and EC2 to build and integrate cloud-native applications • Develop and optimise data processing workflows, including batch processing pipelines and event-driven computing • Migrate on-premises applications into AWS leveraging modern serverless and microservices patterns • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development standards, frameworks, and best practices • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between architecture, development, and operational objectives • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using DevOps tools such as Git, Terraform, and configuration management tools • Perform application and database performance tuning, system troubleshooting, and root cause analysis • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) • 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in software development and/or application architecture • Proficiency in Java, Node.js, and Python development • Strong practical experience in AWS cloud platforms, especially with API Gateway, Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, S3, and EC2 • Familiarity with API security, authentication mechanisms, and API management best practices • Experience in database design and query optimisation (PostgreSQL preferred) • Knowledge of front-end frameworks such as Angular is a plus • Solid understanding of CI/CD practices, DevOps methodologies, and related tools (Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Chef) • Experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams