UK remote
Lead Software Engineer, Back-End
About this role
About us @Symphony Secure. Connected. Intelligent. Symphony is an AI-powered communication and technology company fueled by interconnected platforms: messaging, voice, directory and analytics. Our end-to-end encrypted technologies enable over 1,400 institutions to accelerate AI impact, prioritize data security, navigate complex regulatory compliance and optimize business interactions. Role Description: We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Software Engineer to join and guide our development organisation.
In this role, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions that align with our strategic goals. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of projects. If you are passionate about technology leadership, architectural design, and fostering high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable software applications.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to software engineers through mentoring, code reviews, and best practice sharing. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver robust solutions. Drive architectural decisions, ensuring systems are secure, reliable, and scalable. Proactively identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Champion software development best practices, including continuous integration, code quality, and automated testing.
Stay current with emerging technologies and drive innovation within the engineering team. Ensure adherence to security, data protection, and compliance standards across all software deliverables. Required Qualifications: Technical Skills: Proven expertise in Java programming, with strong architectural and system design skills. Hands-on experience with modern frameworks and technologies (e.g., Spring Boot, Quarkus). In-depth understanding of database systems such as SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch or similar.