Lead Software Developer

Lead Software Developer

Position Overview

Reports To: CEO
Direct Reports: None

Hybrid: 2 days a week onsite, London

Salary up to £80k

Please note: You need to be a UK citizen to apply for this role or be eligible for SC clearance.

Job Purpose

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web and mobile-based digital assessment solutions for healthcare, research, and related sectors.

Key Responsibilities Software Design and Development

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality full-stack web and mobile applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python, JavaScript, HTML, and other relevant technologies
• Collaborate with senior technical leadership on system design and implementation strategies
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for system integrations
• Implement responsive and accessible user interfaces across platforms
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharing

Software Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance existing codebases based on business and user needs
• Ensure compatibility across devices, browsers, and platforms
• Monitor performance and implement optimisations
• Respond to and resolve defects and maintenance requests efficiently
• Maintain version control and accurate documentation of changes
• Deliver bug fixes and enhancements in a timely manner

Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Identify and resolve defects and security vulnerabilities
• Ensure adherence to security and data protection standards
• Apply test-driven development practices where appropriate
• Maintain test coverage and documentation

Operational Support

• Configure and maintain development, testing, and production environments
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated delivery
• Implement containerisation for consistent deployments
• Provide support for production issues and troubleshoot complex problems

Professional Development

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices
• Contribute to team initiatives and continuous improvement
• Research and evaluate new tools and technologies
• Share knowledge and propose innovative technical solutions

Qualifications Essential

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience building full-stack web applications
• Experience with a Python-based web framework
• Strong knowledge of Python, HTML, and JavaScript
• Proficiency with Git version control
• Experience with containerisation technologies
• Understanding of database design and management
• Ability to work independently and within a small team
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Effective communication and documentation abilities
• Experience with testing methodologies including TDD
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience working within regulated or healthcare-related environments
• Knowledge of accessibility standards
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Awareness of data protection and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR or similar)

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model (London-based)
• Full-time (37.5 hours per week) with flexible working options
• Occasional out-of-hours work may be required
• Flexible or part-time arrangements may be considered

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer