Lead Software Engineer – eDV Cleared Salary: £100,000 - £115,000 per annum Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid working) A specialist SME is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of backend platforms and services for public sector clients. This role involves working with the latest commercial and open-source technologies in cloud environments (AWS). Key Responsibilities Design, develop, document, deploy, and enhance platform features that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements. Actively contribute to the elaboration and estimation of user stories within your team. Drive momentum through frequent, small releases. Collaborate closely with engineers in cross-functional feature teams, ensuring knowledge sharing and coverage across the team. Build, optimize, and operate Continuous Deployment pipelines. Maintain operational responsibility for the services your team develops and manages. Core Competencies Minimum 5 years of professional experience delivering production-grade cloud solutions. Proficiency in JAVA and experience with JVM-compatible languages such as Kotlin or Scala. Experience with Kafka or similar platforms. Solid background in Agile DevSecOps environments and Zero Trust Architecture. Experience integrating with backing services like PostgreSQL, Redis, or S3. Strong engineering practices, including continuous delivery, clean code, documentation, defensive programming, automated testing, and code reviews. Proficiency with GitHub, GitLab, or the Atlassian suite for source control. Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and relevant tools and frameworks. Knowledge of micro-service design patterns. Experience with Big Data technologies is a plus. To be eligible for this role, you must be DV Cleared. If you're a seasoned Software Engineer ready to contribute to this critical programme using cutting-edge technology, we encourage you to apply