Lead Software Engineer Location: Remote Rate: £500 - £575 Outside IR35 Duration: 3 months rolling The Lead Software Engineer will drive cutting-edge software development projects, focusing on cloud-based solutions and agile delivery. This role involves leading teams, optimizing system performance, and delivering scalable systems using modern tools and technologies. Working as a Lead Software Engineer Responsibilities include designing robust systems, mentoring teams, and integrating advanced technologies like AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Java and Python, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization. The ideal Lead Software Engineer should have: Experience in agile environments and cloud platforms (AWS). Proficiency in Java, with skills in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript. Expertise with Kafka, gRPC, Kubernetes, and service mesh technologies like Istio. Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, messaging formats (Avro, JSON, Protocol Buffers), and databases (Redis, MongoDB). Familiarity with authentication/authorization frameworks (mTLS, OIDC, RBAC). This role is an opportunity to lead impactful projects while leveraging advanced technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.