JOB DESCRIPTION
This describes the organisational context, the key responsibilities, application of knowledge, problem solving & innovation, interaction and impact of the role holder
JOB TITLE
Software Engineering Platform Lead
DEPARTMENT
Accelerator-Core
LEVEL
SM/AD
LOCATION
London
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
(department, reporting relationships)
Reports to the Director of Engineering but with close working relationships with the Cognizant Studio team and the wider business units.
Responsible for the Development and Support of the Meritsoft Finbos application and the integration of new components into the platform
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITY
Working as part of a dynamic and fast-growing engineering team, the Software Engineering Platform Lead will take technical ownership and leadership for the Merit FINBOS platform application. Working closely with the wider business units to support and deliver secure, performant and scalable solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
Work closely with pre-sales and the business leads to understand the technical requirements of our clients
Work closely with the wider Engineering, Delivery and Security teams to help define the technical strategy
Select and implement the appropriate technical components based on considered practices and strategies
Oversee the delivery of the strategy by the core engineering team providing sound technical recommendations
Ownership for the agile processes and productivity of the assigned engineering team
Leadership and mentoring for the technical teams
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE, PROBLEM SOLVING & INNOVATION
Must have a minimum of 4-5 years’ experience leading software engineering teams
Experience with hands on development in the Microsoft .NET stack
Experience working with older technical stacks including VBscript and C++
Strong understanding of the various database including Oracle and SQL Server
INTERACTION
Senior Management teams across Meritsoft
Architecture and Product teams
Legal, Compliance and Security
IMPACT
Development and Support of the Meritsoft product to meet the requirements of our clients and internal teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS (hours, locations, accident or health hazards, travel facilities)
Standard 37.5 hours per week based in London (flexible), with travel to other locations as and when required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This describes the personal characteristics needed in order to fulfil the requirements of the job.
JOB TITLE
Software Engineering Platform Lead
DEPARTMENT
Accelerator-Core
LEVEL
SM/AD
LOCATION
London
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
Experience in ownership of software design, demonstrating proactive engagement to deliver solutions.
Proven experience working within agile methodologies while understanding the fundamental principles behind what they are trying to achieve and why they are valued
Proven experience balancing multiple priorities and dealing with ambiguity, applying both pragmatism and bold direction when appropriate
Experience of working in and supporting older technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience working in multi-disciplinary and remote teams
Desirable:
Experience of migrations from legacy to newer technical architectures
LEVEL OF EDUCATION/ATTAINMENTS
(e.g. A levels, degree, professional qualifications including subjects studied, training)
Essential:
Strong commercial acumen backed up by considerable business experience.
Desirable:
Degree (or equivalent)
DATE COMPLETED MAY 2022
