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Lead Software Engineer with a solid Node.js, Next.js, Azure and Terraform experience ideally gained in a product lead, scale up environment is sought by a high growth B2C solution scale up based in Birmingham city centre. Working at the forefront of automation technology this Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in … greenfield innovation utilising the latest technology to design and implement new solutions with the existing platform. This role would suit either a senior Engineer looking to take a step up to a lead position or an existing lead Engineer with hands on capabilities across engineering and DevOps looking for more autonomy to drive innovation and change. … In return this Lead Software Engineer can expect excellent autonomy and personal growth in this knowledge share driven, innovation led environment. This Lead Software Engineer near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Strong full stack JavaScript engineering skills - Node.js, Next.js, Typescript etc - Cloud infrastructure provisioning - Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes etc - Strong general More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | Reading | £70-90k Do you have experience with embedded systems & AI? A fast-growing company in Reading is looking for someone like you to lead their Software Development team. You'll be able to lead the direction of the software architecture while working on real-life environmental solutions making … the world a greener, and safer place. Responsibilities as a Lead Software Engineer: + Full ownership of the software used on the companys modules & lead development & maintenance of applications for the main system + Mentorship of junior engineers, taking the lead in the companys culture + Developing embedded systems and AI models Required skills … for Lead Software Engineer: + Have held a leading software engineer role for a number of years + Proficiency with scripting languages like Python + Proficiency in C++ and Computer Vision + Experience developing control mechanisms for automation + Experience with embedded software development (microcontrollers etc.) Desirable skills: + Experience designing low power automated More ❯

Lead Software Engineer with a path to CTO Location : London, E14 5RE (Hybrid) Job Type : Full-Time A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Were BroadbandUK. We help millions each year make better broadband decisions, because fast, reliable internet improves everyday lives. Weve already launched the UKs first address-level price comparison service, built a speed test used … with brands like Currys, Openreach, and The Telegraph. But were just getting started. Were a high-growth, revenue-generating startup entering an exciting new phase. Were looking for a Lead Software Engineer with a path to CTO to join our founding team and help shape the future of connectivity in the UK. This is a rare opportunity … knit, ambitious team where youll learn quickly and work on challenges that matter, and we hope youll enjoy the journey as much as we do. What youll do As Lead Software Engineer and co-founder, youll play a critical role in shaping the future of BroadbandUK. Youll work directly with the CEO and co-founders to: Mentor More ❯

Lead Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid groundbreaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration … to both technical and non-technical audiences. We re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | C++ | Python | Linux Oxfordshire | Hybrid | £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid groundbreaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration … to both technical and non-technical audiences. We’re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based More ❯

A Lead Software Engineer with a proven background in Embedded Software development, a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits … package. This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A University Electronic Engineering related education. Extensive … hands-on experience with embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industry sectors highly beneficial. Experience of commercial and More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/Developer (C# .Net Azure SaaS) Reigate/WFH to £100k Do you have expertise with C# cloud based development combined with technical/team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career, in a senior, hands-on leadership role working on complex and technically challenging systems with continual learning opportunities a global Fintech. … As a Lead Software Engineer you'll manage three Agile teams comprising around ten experienced software engineers, responsible for the flagship SaaS insurance platform that handles 4 billion requests per month. You'll play a key role in architecting, designing and developing new features and enhancements whilst ensuring high levels of security, reliability, maintainability, usability and … office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. About you: You have expertise with C# .Net Core backend software development, having worked on large, scalable systems with complexity You have a strong knowledge of Azure, SaaS, PaaS, microservices You have strong technical and team leadership experience You are More ❯

Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and … best practices. As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production. Key … Responsibilities as Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps): Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems Collaborate with More ❯

Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and … best practices. As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You’ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production. Key … Responsibilities as Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps): Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems Collaborate with More ❯

A Lead Software Engineer with a proven background in Embedded Software development, a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. Youll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits package. … This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A University Electronic Engineering related education. Extensive hands … on experience with embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industry sectors highly beneficial. Experience of commercial and delivery More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js) - UK Remote £80,000 - £90,000 | Fully Remote | Full-time Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for front-end development and a proven track record in React? We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a small but talented team while … with hands-on coding, giving you the opportunity to shape the direction of a modern SaaS platform while staying close to the craft. What You'll Do Take the lead on front-end development, driving high-quality user experiences using React and TypeScript. Contribute directly to the product codebase, designing and delivering scalable, performant features. Review code for consistency … and TypeScript. Demonstrable experience building responsive, scalable web applications. Experience with Node.js and integrating REST APIs. Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar). Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers, with hands-on leadership experience. A track record of process improvement and driving engineering best practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Nice-to-haves: Knowledge of More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js) - UK Remote £80,000 - £90,000 Fully Remote Full-time Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for front-end development and a proven track record in React? We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a small but talented team while More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Overview Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract Up to £750/day (Umbrella) Make a Real Impact at a National Scale Our client, one of the UK's most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public … service supporting millions across the country. We're looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures , backed by … a forward-looking tech strategy. What You'll Be Doing Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities. Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support. Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development. Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - C#/Go/SQL Server/Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to £100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to … ve created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Wales - Hybrid - 1 day/week onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent We're hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join an innovative company that's leading the way in network infrastructure monitoring through IoT technology. You'll play a key role in developing and … engineers. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site collaboration once a week in Cwmbran, Wales. In this role, you'll not only write high-quality code but also lead a cross-functional team, shape product direction in collaboration with the Head of Digital Products, and contribute to broader software architecture decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for … someone who enjoys mentoring others while staying deeply involved in technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team, enhancing processes and supporting team success. Collaborate closely with the Head of Digital Products, Senior Tech Lead, and stakeholders to prioritise product features and ensure successful technical delivery. Design, develop, and maintain high More ❯

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than … Apply today. We look forward to meeting you. To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Engineer Lead to guide our growing software development team through strategic planning, technical execution, and day-to-day operations. This newly created role blends hands-on … software expertise with leadership and supervisory responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned developer with a passion for mentoring, process improvement, and driving programmatic success across multiple projects. As the Software Engineer Lead, you will serve as the technical and operational anchor for the team-ensuring high-quality code delivery, fostering collaboration, and aligning development More ❯

an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. The Boeing Company is seeking a DevSecOps Lead Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA that is passionate about space and excited to work in a multi-disciplined, collaborative engineering environment that supports the design, development … and implementation of software for a new fleet of Boeing satellites. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Space Mission Systems Software Engineering organization. Defend America's Future: Join Boeing's Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) Mission! The ideal candidate will lead development of the pipeline infrastructure that aids multiple software engineering … teams in the execution of full life-cycle software development. The candidate will lead DevSecOps activities for satellite system software teams developing embedded/real-time satellite flight software, satellite simulation software, satellite databases, cybersecurity software, satellite ground command/control/networking software. The candidate will deploy multiple environments (including dev, test and More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Java (Digital Consultancy) – London – Hybrid – up to £110K We’re working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact … leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: • Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. • Lead technical direction across multiple … development and API architecture. • Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. • Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. • Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. • Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. • Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/ More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Java (Digital Consultancy) – London – Hybrid – up to £110K We're working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact … leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: • Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. • Lead technical direction across multiple … development and API architecture. • Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. • Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. • Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. • Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. • Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/ More ❯

We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to collaborate with system users, requirements owners and developmental contractors to translate operational requirements. If you are ready to support a high-performing team that truly makes a difference, then come join us! Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborates with system users, requirements owners, and developmental contractors to translate … operational requirements into software requirements, designs, and implementations. Participates in planning, coordinating, scheduling, directing, and controlling engineering and technical support activities applicable to software development and integration of software tools/capabilities onto a variety of execution platforms. Participates in the development and execution of software and system test strategies. Reviews and assesses developmental contractor software code to ensure compliance with government-provided coding and cybersecurity standards. Participates in government oversight of contractor software development activities, to include as a supporting team member in agile development paradigm activities (e.g., scrums, sprint retrospectives), developing software acceptance criteria, and generating recommendations to the government Assistant Product Manager regarding development, development planning, development/test automation More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Java (Digital Consultancy) – Manchester – Hybrid – up to £110K We’re working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact … leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: • Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. • Lead technical direction across multiple … development and API architecture. • Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. • Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. • Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. • Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. • Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/ More ❯