Lead Software Developer

at  Applause IT Limited

Role: Lead Software Developer
Location: Stockport (with home working)
Salary & Benefits: £70,000-£80,000+ Comprehensive Benefits
We are hiring for a Lead Software Developer for a leading UK public transport provider, supporting millions of daily customers. Their technology division is investing heavily in digital innovation to enhance mobility services, making public transport more efficient, accessible, and user-friendly.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

✅ Strong hands-on development experience with Java & Spring.
✅ Experience delivering large-scale, data-driven applications.
✅ Knowledge of AWS cloud services.
✅ A structured, pragmatic problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
✅ Excellent communication skills with customer-facing experience.
✅ Self-motivated, adaptable, and passionate about learning.

BONUS SKILLS (NICE TO HAVE):

➕ Experience with Python, GoCD, Jenkins, Terraform, Open Trip Planner, Postman, MySQL/Aurora, SQL, Redis.

THE ROLE

As a Lead Software Developer, you will be responsible for leading a small development team, ensuring the continuous improvement and modernisation of the company’s UK website and associated services. Working closely with the Product, Architecture, and QA teams, you will take technical ownership of projects, maintaining high standards in development and delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

✔ Hands-on leadership of a development team, ensuring best practices and high-quality code.
✔ System development & modernisation, ensuring adherence to standards.