Fernando D.

Lead Software Engineer @Global Relay

City Of London, GB

As a Lead Software Developer, I manage a team of engineers and serve as the technical owner of our services, ensuring the successful design, development, deployment, and maintenance of high-quality software. I work hands-on with the code while also driving team productivity, process improvements, and technical excellence.In this role, I:Lead software delivery by planning, scoping, and managing development milestones.Drive architectural decisions, technical strategy, and best practices to improve efficiency.Mentor and develop engineers, conducting performance reviews and career planning.Oversee hiring, team growth, and cross-functional collaboration with Product, DevOps, and QA.Ensure high-quality releases, production support, and risk management.I thrive in fast-paced, agile environments, balancing hands-on coding with strategic leadership to build scalable and maintainable systems.