Lead Software Engineer - Python, AWS & React/Typescript

Job Description

IT - Ideally with public sector / emergency services experience Role Summary: As a Senior Full Stack Developer you will be part of a small competent team that works on an innovative modern application utilizing AI to improve efficiency across the Public Safety sector. The Application is used by two-thirds of police forces in England and Wales to significantly reduce the amount of time spent redacting documents. You will be supporting an exciting AI-enabled product roadmap, working closely with the product owner and Solution Architect to develop new functionality Essential: An experienced Developer with expert hands-on knowledge and the ability to lead by example, offer solutions and contribute to an expanding team. In particular, we are looking for: Python developer with proven expertise: Write reusable, testable and efficient Python code Working exposure to Document and image processing libraries API Gateway and backend [CRUD operations] Design and development principle Cloud Infrastructure preferably AWS Serverless Application Model Cloud formation, Infrastructure-as-Code Lambda, API Gateway, Containers/Storage [S3 buckets] Dynamo DB, RDS Frontend Development: TypeScript & React Able to design and develop clean and easy-to-use user interfaces Backend programming experience for web applications (CRUD) JavaScript (TypeScript & React) development experience for the frontend Comfortable speaking to users to gather requirements. A track record of delivering software features from concept to production. Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle. Holds or is able to hold UK NPPV-3 and SC clearances. Growth and Development Develop new skills by working with other members of the team Lead and partake in technical discussions within the team Actively identify and complete opportunities for self-training and external training Personal attributes that will help you Problem solving - recognition of problems and recasting difficult-to-solve problems in order to find unique and innovative solutions Inquisitiveness - digging into problems and solutions to understand the underlying technology Autonomy - ability to work on a task and solve problems independently Motivation - sets personal challenges and constantly looking to stretch themselves Integrity - honest and transparent in dealing, open to voice and accept criticism, is trustworthy and builds credibility through actions Detail focused - pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects Big picture aware - understands the scope and impact of a problem or solution Desirable: Personal attributes that will help you Problem solving - recognition of problems and recasting difficult-to-solve problems in order to find unique and innovative solutions Inquisitiveness - digging into problems and solutions to understand the underlying technology Autonomy - ability to work on a task and solve problems independently Motivation - sets personal challenges and constantly looking to stretch themselves Integrity - honest and transparent in dealing, open to voice and accept criticism, is trustworthy and builds credibility through actions Detail focused - pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects Big picture aware - understands the scope and impact of a problem or solution Overall Project/Task description Core Responsibilities A Senior Full Stack Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of their time hands-on in the production of software for NECSWS products Discuss requirements with Product Owner and Solution architect to identify potential solutions Work with members of the teams to ensure customer-centric development of features Oversee the full software development lifecycle to implement secure, scalable and resilient solutions Implementing new technologies as needed Provide support for customers and production systems Qualifications Graduate