Lead Software Engineer

(requirements to operation) and entire technology stack (front-end user interface to the back-end data access
patterns). They lead teams by example to deliver value from complex and ambiguous requirements, set a high
bar for engineering quality, and influence technical outcomes beyond their immediate work. They lead software
design and implementation of significant features or whole systems, mentor others through example, and take
accountability for the longterm health, security, and performance of software platforms.
This role is agile team based and requires both leadership and expert level hands-on coding skills. They will be a
problem solver, an expert coder, a mentor of others and someone passionate about driving continuous
improvement and quality in a dynamic product environment.
REPORTING
To: Product Engineering Delivery Manager
Reports: Other Software Engineers
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Lead the team in design, build, and evolution of complex applications and platforms across multiple
languages, cloud services and platforms.
 Champion software quality by holding a high bar in code reviews, testing practices, and prevention of
regressions.
 Act as a technical steward by setting and enforcing code standards, maintaining consistency, and owning
critical components or services.
 Lead solution design for domains or systems, evaluating trade-offs in cost, scalability, performance, and
requirements, documenting solutions, providing clarity where it is lacking.
 Lead secure by design reviews and ensuring the team's security maturity and overall system safety.
 Actively lead the decomposition of complex problems/requirements into implementable work tasks.
 Lead operations-related discussions with other software engineers and stakeholders to influence product or
technical direction based on system behaviours in production.
 Provide structured evaluation of new technologies and contribute to platform patterns and ways of working.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Required Experience / Essential Skills
 Typically 10+ years of experience in software engineering roles after formal academic studies with senior
engineering experience including formally mentoring other developers
 Expert proficiency as a full-stack web developer in Typescript, React, Node.js, HTML, CSS and front-end
build tools and bundlers (npm, Vite, Webpack).
 Expert proficiency in designing and provisioning AWS cloud native solutions. This must be in cloud native
serverless technologies (not just EC2 and containers) using such services as API Gateway, AppSync,
Lambda, S3, SNS+SQS, DynamoDB, Aurora etc. There is no hand-off for infrastructure as code
(Cloudformation, CDK) to other teams - your product team does it all!
 Data modelling and database design of both AWS SQL and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Aurora,
PostgreSQL RDS).
 High proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL API design with examples of design leadership provided
 High proficiency with Git branching and conflict resolution. Experience managing Github repositories and
establishing CI/CD workflows. You will have led creating Github Actions pipeline previously.
 Demonstrated prior responsibility for software architecture, ability to provide commentary in architectureDRIMS# Page 2 of 2
reviews, security practices, performance optimization techniques, operational support.
 Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities and construct work of
others.
Required Qualifications
 Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
 Relevant professional certifications are highly desirable, such AWS Developer and Solution Architect.
 Postgraduate qualifications (e.g. Masters degree) are advantageous, particularly where they support the
design and development of software solutions.
KEY INTERACTIONS
Internal:
 Digital Software Engineering peers
 Product Engineering Delivery Manager
 Delivery Lead
 Product OwnerExternal:
 Prime Support Services provider
 Contractor and vendors

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