Lead Software Engineer
Job description Buckhill is a global technology company with offices in the UK and Croatia. As a strategic technology partner to the London Market, we deliver modern insurance solutions through agile, cross-functional delivery teams leveraging AI capabilities, a growing partner ecosystem, and a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration. We support continuous learning and invest in the growth of our Bucks, fostering an environment where people thrive. With the option for remote work, we've expanded our global footprint, building a diverse and multicultural team making a real impact. At Buckhill, we’re seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide and support a cross-functional team, ensuring our products deliver high quality technical solutions to our clients. This role goes beyond managing workflows. It’s about empowering people, fostering collaboration, and driving technical excellence. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead a cross-functional Scrum team of Developers, QA Engineers, and Solutions Engineers, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement. If you thrive in a Scrum environment and are passionate about technical leadership, mentorship, and team success, we’d love to hear from you! Salary Ranges Croatia: €4.7k - €5.5k (Gross 1, monthly) Croatia: €57k - €66k (Gross 1, annual) United Kingdom: £73.5k - £85.1k (Gross, annual) Europe, outside of Croatia: €59.7k - €84.5k (Gross 2, annual) Africa & Sri Lanka: €59.7k - €76.8k (Gross 2, annual) Rest of the world: €59.7k - €115.3k (Gross 2, annual) Job requirements A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields 5+ years of experience in a technical role. 2+ years of experience in technical leadership, preferably within a Scrum team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and inspire. Ability to manage and motivate a team of cross functional engineers Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, Git Flows and automated testing Proficiency with Static Code analysis (Qodana, PHPStan, Lint, Trivy, NPM/Composer audit and licensing) Proficiency in Automated testing: unit, integration and E2E testing Proficiency in PHP and/or JavaScript, including frameworks such as Laravel, Filament and Vue.js. Experience with relational databases (MySQL) and writing efficient queries. Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working within Scrum teams. Job responsibilities Support with facilitation of Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups) to ensure smooth team operations. Monitor development progress and identify potential issues or roadblocks proactively escalating these issues where necessary. Mentor and support team members, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively, fostering a team culture that supports professional growth and technical expertise. Identify, assess and resolve technical challenges and issues that arise during development, mitigating risks that could impact development processes. Oversee resource planning, manage team availability, and align team capacity with sprint goals to ensure long-term scalability and management of technical debt. Act as a point of contact for the team, communicating technical information, developments and changes to internal stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams and internal stakeholders to ensure development iterations are delivered on time and within budget. Conduct performance reviews and provide regular feedback to support individual development. Collaborate closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure high-quality project delivery. Conduct code reviews to maintain coding standards and best practices, providing hands-on technical support where gaps have been identified. Identify and resolve conflicts, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.