Lead Software Engineer

At Simplyhealth, we're on a mission to improve access to healthcare for all in the UK. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the technology that supports our Dental Capitation platforms, helping us build reliable, scalable and modern digital solutions.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll lead the day-to-day engineering activity of a squad while continuing to contribute to software development. Working closely with your Engineering Manager, Architects, Product Managers and Delivery Managers, you'll guide technical decisions, coach engineers and ensure your team delivers high-quality solutions that solve the right problems in the right way.

You'll have the opportunity to influence engineering practices, contribute to architectural direction and help create an environment where engineers can do their best work. If you're passionate about software engineering, mentoring others and delivering meaningful outcomes, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and coaching a team of software engineers.
Providing technical leadership and guidance across your squad.
Remaining hands-on with software development and technical delivery.
Balancing project delivery, business-as-usual priorities and technical improvements.
Driving quality engineering practices and secure software development principles.
Supporting modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD and Git-based workflows.
Championing agile ways of working such as Scrum and Kanban.
Managing releases and engaging with key stakeholders across the business.
Contributing to technical architecture, standards and engineering best practice.
Staying up to date with emerging technologies, tools and methodologies.