Lead Software Engineer
Thomson ReutersRemotePosted 22 April 2026
Job Description
As a Technical Lead , you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and stakeholder needs. This role requires a strong balance of technical leadership, people leadership, architecture ownership, stakeholder management, and delivery excellence .
About the Role
In this opportunity as a Technical Lead, you will:
Partner with business and technology stakeholders to architect scalable, resilient, and high-performing software solutions with strong product and domain understanding
Lead the technical design and hands-on implementation of key initiatives, working closely with product owners, architects, and engineering teams
Drive engineering excellence through rigorous code reviews, robust testing strategies, quality analysis, and continuous improvement practices
Establish and enforce industry best practices, coding standards, and development processes across projects and teams
Mentor and support engineers at different levels, fostering technical growth through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing
Provide strong technical leadership to ensure high-quality deliverables, sound architectural decisions, and timely execution of project milestones
Facilitate Agile ceremonies and planning sessions with Product Owners and engineering teams, ensuring alignment on priorities, technical feasibility, and delivery goals
Identify technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and proactively resolve complex engineering challenges
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence within the team
About You
You're a fit for the role of Technical Lead if your background includes:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
7 years of hands-on software development experience with a strong track record of delivering scalable and reliable software solutions
Proven experience leading the design and delivery of complex software projects and distributed systems
Strong technical leadership experience, with the ability to guide teams, influence decisions, and drive execution
Advanced proficiency in JVM-based languages such Java and Scala
Interest in working with Scala and willingness to explore functional programming paradigms
Deep understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and system design best practices
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker
Strong expertise in relational database management systems
Comprehensive understanding of enterprise architecture, including scalability, system integration, security, reliability, and testing strategies
Proficiency with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems
Strong commitment to writing clean, maintainable, testable, and well-documented code
Experience implementing automated testing and quality assurance practices across the development lifecycle
Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and lead through changing technologies, business needs, and priorities
Agile mindset with the flexibility to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills across teams and organizational levels
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What’s in it For You?
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
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