Lead Software Engineer

Our Lead Software Engineers play a vital role within the Blenheim Chalcot. This role will play a key role in leading the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall technical vision of the team. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and progressive environment, where you will support us in building our next generation of GenAI enabled tech businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software features and systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to junior engineers.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, helping them develop their skills and knowledge.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest software development trends and technologies.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, QA) to deliver successful projects.
• Estimate and track development tasks, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Identify and document technical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Advocate for and implement best practices in software development.
• Participate in the technical interview process for potential new hires.
• Contribute to the overall technical direction of the team and the company.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a track-record in delivering results in a fast-moving business and hence be comfortable with change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Expertise in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript).
• Experience with AWS/Azure, Vue.js/React.js, MSSQL/MySQL, any NoSql database.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Passion for software development and a desire to learn new technologies.

Nice to have

• Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, API development.
• Open-source contributions.