Lead Software Engineer

Software Engineering Lead (C++, Python, Java) | National Security Consultancy | Up to £75,000 + £5,000 Bonus | London, Manchester, Cheltenham | DV Clearance Required | 2 Stage Interview Process

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be partnered with an expanding UK national security consultancy. They're looking for experienced senior software engineers looking to step up into a leadership role.

The successful candidates will lead a small team of 3-4 engineers building secure applications & systems for UK defence & security clients. To be successful you will need strong experience in fullstack development with C++ or Python on the backend and JavaScript (ideally React) on the Frontend.

They have several roles available & the can be based at any of their locations London, Manchester or Cheltenham. They require active DV security clearance.

What you will be doing:

• Leading a small team in the development of secure applications & systems across the full lifecycle.
• Liaising with internal & external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are adhered to & project deadlines met.
• Taking an active role in the recruitment of new team members.
• Developing solutions in a highly Agile / Scrum focused development environment.

The experience you will bring to the team:

• In depth coding experience in at least one of the following languages, C++, Python. Java is preferred.
• Experience in full lifecycle development within an Agile / Scrum environment.
• Frontend experience in React or Angular would be highly beneficial.
• Any cloud hosted development experience would be desirable (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Experience in team leadership / management including SLA / KPI management, one to one's & scrum leadership.
• Active DV security clearance.

What you will receive in return:

• Salary up to £75,000
• £5,000 Guaranteed bonus + 10% annual performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme 10% employer contributions
• 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at Yolk Recruitment.

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