Senior Software Engineer (Delphi)

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid or Remote)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Take the Lead on Mission-Critical Delphi Projects in a Fast-Growing Software Group

Are you an experienced Delphi developer with a passion for building cross-platform applications and leading technical teams? Do you want to shape the future of a core product used by thousands in the sports and leisure industry?

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join a close-knit, high-impact development team within the ClearCourse Group. With over 18 years of product history, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a robust application as we move forward with modernisation and cross-platform development. You'll be working at the forefront of a Delphi 12 upgrade, supporting both Windows and macOS builds, and mentoring a small team to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Our Tech Stack:

• Delphi 10 (Upgrading to Delphi 12)

• VCL and FireMonkey (FMX) for cross-platform UI

• MySQL databases

• TMS controls for rich UI features

• Git for version control

• Targeting both Windows and macOS environments

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance

• Design, develop, and maintain core Delphi applications

• Implement business logic, responsive UI components, and data access layers

• Drive cross-platform builds using FireMonkey

• Collaborate with project managers and QA to ensure timely, quality releases

• Package, test, and deploy applications to production

• Integrate third-party APIs and build custom components

• Continuously improve codebase performance, reliability, and maintainability

• Take part in code reviews, architecture discussions, and planning

• Contribute to ongoing technical innovation and process improvement

• Provide visibility of progress and blockers to the leadership team

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of Delphi experience, including VCL and FMX

• 2+ years of MySQL database experience

• Experience building cross-platform applications (Windows/macOS)

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality and performance

• Proven ability to mentor developers and lead small teams

• Familiar with Git version control and collaborative development workflows

• Comfortable working in agile teams and liaising with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Points For:

• System architecture or design experience

• Familiarity with Jira for project tracking and sprint planning

• Previous experience in SaaS environments

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Why Join ClearCourse?

At ClearCourse, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing group of over 45 software and payments businesses. This is your chance to take ownership of a key product while enjoying the support, stability, and innovation of a large tech group.

Our Benefits Include:

• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – includes mental health, optical, dental and more

• Health cash plan – claim back on everyday medical costs

• Life Assurance – 4x your salary

• Group Income Protection – 75% salary if unable to work long-term

• Enhanced parental leave

• Access to Perkbox – 4,000+ perks and discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Generous pension contributions

• Training budgets and professional membership reimbursement

• Bonus scheme and career development support

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced Delphi developer looking for a hands-on technical leadership role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Even if your CV isn’t fully up to date, send what you have—we care about your skills, experience, and passion for software development.

At ClearCourse, we value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we’re committed to building a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.