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Lead Developer

Job Posted: 2 months ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Redhill

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Lead Developer - Communications 
Location: Redhill, Surrey 
Sector: Engineering and Communications 
Salary: £40-55,000 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Developer to join a highly technical engineering and communications environment focused on advanced connectivity, infrastructure, and software solutions. This role will lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of a range of bespoke and open-source platforms supporting complex communications and network services. The successful candidate will work closely with technical leadership while mentoring developers within the team and contributing to the delivery of innovative, mission-critical solutions. 

The Role The successful candidate will support the design, development, and maintenance of a suite of value- added services and internal platforms, including technologies associated with: 

 • VoIP platforms 
• Email and messaging services 
• File replication and distribution systems 
• Hotspot and captive portal solutions 
• Web filtering and firewalling technologies 
• High-availability infrastructure 
• Hypervisors and virtualisation environments 
• Software deployment and content distribution platforms 
• Entertainment and connectivity services 

 The environment combines software engineering, Linux infrastructure, networking, and communications technologies within a fast-paced operational setting. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

 • Lead and contribute to system design and software development activities using Agile/SCRUM methodologies
 • Mentor and support Developers and Graduate Developers within the team
 • Design, develop, maintain, and improve Linux-based applications and services
 • Manage and maintain CI/CD pipelines and development tooling
 • Support software quality assurance and automated testing frameworks
 • Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation
 • Collaborate with Product Management and wider engineering teams to support deployment and rollout activities
 • Support customer-facing discussions, demonstrations, and technical issue resolution when required
 • Investigate and resolve escalated service and platform issues
 • Keep up to date with emerging technologies and industry developments relevant to communications and infrastructure environments 

 Technical Environment 

 Key technologies include: 

 • Linux (Debian / Ubuntu) 
• Apache 
• MySQL / database administration 
• Python 
• PHP 
• ReactJS 
• NodeJS 
• Bash scripting 
• CI/CD pipelines 
• BitBucket 
• JIRA 
• SonarQube 
• Xray 
• Pytest 
• Jest 
• Cypress 

 The role also involves exposure to technologies such as: 

 • IP networking 
• TCP/IP 
• WAN/LAN infrastructure 
• VoIP platforms 
• Digital communications systems 
• Satellite and connectivity technologies 

 Skills & Experience 

 Essential: 

 • Strong software development experience across several of the technologies listed above
 • Experience managing CI/CD and development workflows
 • Strong Linux systems knowledge
 • Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, WANs, and LANs
 • Experience with hardware and/or software systems development
 • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability
 • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical teams
 • Excellent communication and documentation skills
 • Proactive and adaptable approach to problem solving Qualifications:
 • Degree, HND/HNC in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Development, or a related discipline
 • Alternatively, equivalent commercial experience (typically 5+ years) Desirable:
 • Experience with SonarQube or similar code quality tooling
 • Knowledge of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
 • Experience with Asterisk/VoIP platforms

Exposure to satellite communications or infrastructure environments Security Clearance:
 This role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance. Successful candidates must provide proof of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK, and typically demonstrate a minimum of five years’ UK residency

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