Lead Engineer

About the Role

Joining Griffiths Waite (GW) as a Lead Engineer offers an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and development.

At GW, we pride ourselves on strong engineering principles, forward-thinking use of AI, and a commitment to rapid, high-quality delivery - creating an ideal environment to sharpen your skills and grow your career.

We're looking for Engineers who are enthusiastic, curious, and open to new ideas and perspectives. You should bring a strong desire to learn, a proactive mindset, and a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.

About Us

Griffiths Waite is a forward-thinking software company that specialises in creating innovative solutions for enterprise clients. Our mission is to design intuitive, user-centric digital products that deliver exceptional value and lasting impact.

Our core values define who we are:

• Brilliance – We move with purpose, innovate boldly, and simplify complexity to deliver high-impact results with clarity and speed.
• Trust – We build lasting relationships through integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to our clients' best interests.
• Collaboration – We work together openly and supportively, believing that true success is a shared achievement.
• Ownership – We take responsibility for what we deliver, stay solution-focused, and always follow through on our promises.

If these values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing as a Lead Engineer

As a Lead Engineer at Griffiths Waite, you'll be a key driver in a cross-functional agile team, helping to build high-quality software solutions for our enterprise clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drive technical excellence – Ensure your team consistently delivers high-quality, reliable, and scalable technical solutions, raising the bar for engineering standards.
• Shape technical strategy - Align the team's technical direction with product goals and broader business objectives, helping define the long-term technical roadmap.
• Optimise delivery and efficiency – Identify opportunities to improve development workflows, pipelines, and processes, promoting continuous improvement across teams.
• Partner with stakeholders – Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly communicating the value and impact of your team's work.
• Fostering collaboration and empowerment – Delegate effectively, provide clear direction, and create an environment of accountability, autonomy, and mutual support.
• Mentor and develop others – Invest in people by guiding team members, strengthening technical capabilities, and supporting career growth within and beyond your team.
• Influencing strategy – Serve as a trusted technical advisor to leadership, ensuring engineering decisions align with long-term product and organizational strategy.

What we are looking for - Skills

Experience and knowledge that would be ideally suited to this role includes:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as TypeScript and JavaScript
• Experience with React and Next.js for frontend development
• Familiarity with Node.js API development using frameworks like Fastify, Express
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman or Bruno
• Exposure to document and relational databases (e.g. Oracle, MongoDB)
• Experience leading cross functional teams
• Experience building client relationships

We'd also expect competency with:

• Version control systems like Git
• CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure Pipelines or similar tools
• Project management platforms, such as Azure Boards

We're passionate about driving value with AI, so any experience integrating with LLMs is a great bonus!

This role offers the chance to work with a wide variety of technologies and continually expand your skillset.

What We're Looking For – Behaviours That Matter

We're looking for individuals who not only bring technical ability but also the right mindset and attitude. The behaviours we value most include:

• A genuine curiosity to learn — someone who asks questions, explores the solution in depth, and takes the time to understand both the client and the product.
• Strong communication skills, speaking clearly and confidently while building strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• An openness to constructive feedback, seeing it as a tool for growth and improvement.
• A friendly, approachable attitude that contributes to a supportive and collaborative team culture.
• A clear passion for software development, with a focus on delivering quality.
• A desire to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices, while encouraging a culture of continuous learning and innovation.