Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer develops, maintains, and optimizes software solutions, applying scientific methods to solve complex engineering problems. This role requires original thought, judgment, and the ability to supervise other software engineers. Responsibilities include mastering all phases of the software development lifecycle, driving innovation, and collaborating effectively. The engineer is expected to operate autonomously in complex environments, manage challenging situations, and foster long-term client partnerships, demonstrating leadership in technical and people objectives.

Must Have

• Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems
• Responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge
• Requires the exercise of original thought and judgement
• Ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers
• Builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline
• Collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders
• Masters all phases of the software development lifecycle and applies innovation and industrialization
• Operates with no supervision in highly complex environments
• Takes responsibility for a substantial aspect of Capgemini’s activity
• Manages difficult and complex situations calmly and professionally
• Considers ‘the bigger picture’ when making decisions
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of commercial and negotiating principles
• Focuses on developing long term partnerships with clients
• Demonstrates leadership that balances business, technical and people objectives
• Plays a significant part in the recruitment and development of people

Job Description

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.

1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.

2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.

3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.

4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.

5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Works in the area of Software Engineering, which encompasses the development, maintenance and optimization of software solutions/applications.1. Applies scientific methods to analyse and solve software engineering problems.2. He/she is responsible for the development and application of software engineering practice and knowledge, in research, design, development and maintenance.3. His/her work requires the exercise of original thought and judgement and the ability to supervise the technical and administrative work of other software engineers.4. The software engineer builds skills and expertise of his/her software engineering discipline to reach standard software engineer skills expectations for the applicable role, as defined in Professional Communities.5. The software engineer collaborates and acts as team player with other software engineers and stakeholders.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Is highly respected, experienced and trusted. Masters all phases of the software development lifecycle and applies innovation and industrialization. Shows a clear dedication and commitment to business objectives and responsibilities and to the group as a whole. Operates with no supervision in highly complex environments and takes responsibility for a substantial aspect of Capgemini’s activity. Is able to manage difficult and complex situations calmly and professionally. Considers ‘the bigger picture’ when making decisions and demonstrates a clear understanding of commercial and negotiating principles in less-easy situations. Focuses on developing long term partnerships with clients. Demonstrates leadership that balances business, technical and people objectives. Plays a significant part in the recruitment and development of people.