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Software Engineering Lead - HM Revenue & Customs
Software Engineer
Lead a high‑impact software team delivering fraud‑investigation solutions using Python, Java, and AWS, driving architecture, code quality, and agile delivery in a flexible, collaborative environment.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee the development of scalable fraud‑analysis services in Python and Java on AWS.
- Lead a cross‑functional team, mentoring engineers and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Drive continuous integration and deployment pipelines, leveraging DevOps tools to accelerate delivery.
- Collaborate with product owners to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
- Champion agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a lead or senior role.
- Proficiency in Python, Java, and AWS services (EC2, Lambda, RDS).
- Strong background in SQL and relational database design.
- Hands‑on experience with CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to mentor junior staff.
Skills
pythonjavaawsagilesql