20 of 20 Lead Software Developer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Lead Software Developer - Hybrid - Warwickshire - C# .Net/Azure - £60,000 - £65,000 The Role An innovative software house with over a 50% market share within their industry are looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to spearhead their talented development team, whilst producing sophisticated software solutions in a hands on role. … grow into director and C-suite level. Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience coding with C# .NET, SQL Server, JavaScript etc Experience leading/mentoring other team members Ability to lead projects, perform 1 to 1s, code reviews and more Liaising with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate requirements into sophisticated software solutions Desirables Supply Chain/Logistics … Azure The Company The company produce a range of solutions across the globe and have been able to establish a strong position within the market. Their unique and bespoke software packages improve efficiency across the globe when it comes to the logistical sector. A close-knit technical team of 5 developers, backed by investment from their global parent company More ❯

Lead Software Developer Systems Simulation & Experimentation Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge simulation and experimentation environments that shape the future of defence systems? Were looking for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team inSystems Simulation & Experimentation, creating innovative solutions that deliver an end-to … Location: Hybrid (34 days per week on-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 (plus bonus and excellent benefits) Security: British Citizenship & ability to obtain clearance required What youll do: Lead a small software team developing synthetic environments and simulation components. Work with C++ and C# to build advanced, real-time systems. Collaborate with project leads, simulation architects and … new technologies including AR/VR to support development, training and in-service support. Drive innovation through experimentation across the full product lifecycle. What youll bring: Strong background in software engineering (C++, C#). Leadership skills to guide a small development team. Problem-solving mindset with a system-wide perspective. (Bonus) Experience with real-time software, DIS or More ❯

Lead Software Developer – Systems Simulation & Experimentation Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge simulation and experimentation environments that shape the future of defence systems? We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Systems Simulation & Experimentation, creating innovative solutions that deliver an … days per week on-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 (plus bonus and excellent benefits) Security: British Citizenship & ability to obtain clearance required What you’ll do: Lead a small software team developing synthetic environments and simulation components. Work with C++ and C# to build advanced, real-time systems. Collaborate with project leads, simulation architects and multi-disciplinary … technologies including AR/VR to support development, training and in-service support. Drive innovation through experimentation across the full product lifecycle. What you’ll bring: Strong background in software engineering (C++, C#). Leadership skills to guide a small development team. Problem-solving mindset with a system-wide perspective. (Bonus) Experience with real-time software, DIS or More ❯

Join Ten10 as a Lead Software Developer in Test Job Type: Permanent Location: London (Hybrid working with occasional client travel) At Ten10, we're transforming how businesses deliver high-quality software, and were looking for a Lead Software Developer in Test (Lead SDET) to play a pivotal role in that transformation. If … you're a seasoned technologist with a deep understanding of software testing and automationand the leadership skills to mentor teams and guide clients through complex challengesthis is your opportunity to lead from the front. ?? Important: All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. Why Ten10? Were one of the UKs leading independent consultancies in Quality Engineering, Software … technologies. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible approach that supports your lifestyle. About the Role This role designed is for individuals who want toown technical delivery, lead teams, and build lasting client relationships. As a Lead SDET, you will: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable automation solutions across multiple projects and clients. More ❯

with our groundbreaking 4 day week model? At Ask BOSCO® , we're on a mission to help brands spend smarter with our award-winning predictive analytics platform. As our Lead Software Developer, you won't just write code - you'll shape the future of a high-growth MarTech product, lead technical strategy, and work directly with … your voice matters, your technical leadership is valued, and your work directly influences product growth and innovation, we'd love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance: Lead Python Software Developer Hybrid - Leeds HQ 1–2 Days per Week Up to £90,000 DOE Plus Benefits: including a 4-day week – we work smarter so … entrepreneurs inc co-founder of SkyScanner. Profits with Purpose - 10% of profits donated to 1moreChild orphanage yearly Markets: Marketing & eCommerce Agencies. eCommerce retailers. Your Expertise: A highly experienced Python Developer with experience of successfully leading and managing a team. At ASK BOSCO®, part of Modo25, we're building a smarter, faster, people-first marketing tech business. We're entering More ❯

Lead Software Developer £110000 - 140000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Lead Software Developer - Newcastle upon Tyne Up to £130,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client is a newly established joint venture between a global leader in management consulting and a leading global alternative investment fund manager. … Centre, creating an intellectually stimulating environment where world-class technical talent can work on complex, high-impact initiatives tied to global markets and events. If you're an outstanding developer and communicator who thrives on solving challenging problems at pace, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at its inception and help shape its culture and future. More ❯

Senior/Lead Software Developer required by a successful software company with an international client base. This is a hands on, Technical Lead level role. The technical focus is "full stack" working with C# and Angular 17. The Senior/Lead Software Developer will be responsible for Full stack development with C# … core SaaS product Driving the product development in conjunction with the wider team and business Mentoring and upskilling less experienced developers in the team - specifically on Angular Taking the lead on architectural and design decisions Key experience Extensive C# experience .NET Core Angular - ideally Angular 17, but any recent version would suffice Azure DevOps Agile Technical leadership Involvement in More ❯

Stevenage We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site … be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments …/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real More ❯

Lead Software Developer – SC Cleared - DjangoWe’re looking for an SC Cleared Software Developer to play a key role in modernising a legacy government web application.While the current system runs on Django/Python/PostgreSQL, the team is gradually transitioning to a more modern, streamlined stack, making this an exciting opportunity to balance today More ❯

Lead Software Developer Durham £65,000 - £72,000 About the Company This award-winning, fast-growing organisation is on a mission to make essential services simpler, smarter, and more sustainable for businesses across the UK. Its focus is on helping customers save time, money, and energy so they can concentrate on achieving their goals. What really sets … their authentic selves to work, embrace innovation, and enjoy an environment where great work - and great careers - can thrive. The role: Drive delivery - translate business needs into secure, scalable software solutions, ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to release. Stay ahead - explore emerging technologies and build prototypes to test new ideas and strengthen our product pipeline. Raise standards More ❯

Lead Software Developer Durham £65,000 - £72,000 About the Company This award-winning, fast-growing organisation is on a mission to make essential services simpler, smarter, and more sustainable for businesses across the UK. Its focus is on helping customers save time, money, and energy so they can concentrate on achieving their goals. What really sets … their authentic selves to work, embrace innovation, and enjoy an environment where great work - and great careers - can thrive. The role: Drive delivery - translate business needs into secure, scalable software solutions, ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to release. Stay ahead - explore emerging technologies and build prototypes to test new ideas and strengthen our product pipeline. Raise standards More ❯

Software Developer - Graduate to Lead £30,000 to 130,000 GBP Bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Software Developer - Newcastle upon Tyne (On site) Graduate to Lead Levels Join a team solving real-world problems through innovative software. We're building something exceptional in the heart of … technology team focused on tackling high-impact, complex challenges with cutting-edge solutions. From recent graduates to seasoned leads, we're hiring across all levels of experience for passionate software developers who want to make a real difference. You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where intellectual curiosity is encouraged, and excellence is the standard. If … the permanent right to work in the UK. Core Responsibilities Take ownership of technical projects and collaborate closely with business users Design and build high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions Understand the bigger picture and apply critical thinking to uncover true business needs Challenge the status quo and explore new technologies and approaches Contribute to a culture of More ❯

Our client is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. This permanent position involves dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3-4 days per week required on-site due to workload classification. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C … and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR. Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers. Job Requirements: Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components. Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems. … Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills. Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential. Benefits: Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance. Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to More ❯

Our client is currently seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their team in either Hertfordshire or Bristol. This permanent position involves dynamic (hybrid) working, with 3-4 days per week required on-site due to workload classification. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Project Leads, Simulation Architects, and the wider project team to develop synthetic environments using C … and advanced visualisation techniques such as AR/VR. Develop new, innovative capabilities to support weapon systems development for both domestic and international customers. Job Requirements: Experience in leading software development teams and advancing technical development of synthetic environments/simulation components. Strong background in software development with C# and C++, with the ability to solve complex problems. … Open approach to software development, as applications may span multiple projects, requiring strong communication skills. Experience with real-time software development and simulation standards (DIS and HLA) is advantageous, but not essential. Benefits: Company bonus of up to 21% of base salary, dependant on company performance. Pension with maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to More ❯

Lorien are currently engaged with an exciting ClimateTech organisation who are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join them at a pivotal moment as they look to grow our their Engineering team with this first hire. Ideally you will be in and around Leeds or if further afield, you can travel into the office on the odd … occasion for deployments and key updates for 3 days a week. Flexibility is given should they find the right person for this role. About the Role As Lead Software Engineer, you'll be both architect and builder: designing distributed systems for real-time drone control, while also guiding a small, high-talent team. You'll spend c70% of … your time hands-on in code and c30% leading - making key architectural decisions, mentoring, and setting technical direction. Responsibilities Own the architecture of the software systems, from drone control to cloud data pipelines Build backend control systems in Go, with critical components in C++ Design scalable cloud orchestration strategies (Railway, AWS, Kubernetes) Deliver advanced features including multi-drone (M More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer … or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa 680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true 'super dev' - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer … or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven More ❯

with our groundbreaking 4 day week model? At Ask BOSCO , we're on a mission to help brands spend smarter with our award-winning predictive analytics platform. As our Lead Software Developer, you won't just write code - you'll shape the future of a high-growth MarTech product, lead t click apply for full job More ❯

We have an exciting opportunity for Principal Developer to join an excellent client's team based in Brighton. The successful candidate will be strong technically, but will also need to be comfortable being involved on the product side of things and dealing with customers when required. You will quickly become a vital part of an already successful software team and will be given the opportunity to contribute ideas which impact the direction of the software. The successful principal developer will be expected to be heavily involved on the architectural side of things and will of course be required to mentor more junior developers within the team. This can be a mainly remote role but candidate must … Brighton for occasional office visits. As well as good salaries, our client offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a bonus. Skills required: 5+ years experience within Senior/Lead Developer roles C#, .NET Core Excellent knowledge of Angular Strong database knowledge - SQL Server Azure DevOps Agile development methodologies Deployment of software to the AWS and Azure More ❯

Varied projects with high-performance C/C++ coding This leading tech company specialises in integrated software and hardware systems for high-speed data processing, cyber security and radio communications. They are looking for a lead software engineer to join their team to provide expert C and C++ knowledge as well as be a mentor and leader … for other engineers. You will be working alongside talented software engineers as well as physicists, electronics engineers and hardware engineers. Projects will usually require a mix of talents, so cross-discipline communication is important, as is a willingness to continue learning outside your area of expertise. For example, it wouldn’t be unheard of for you to be involved … a top (think Russell group) university supported by top marks at A Level Strong commercial experience in C and C++ around data processing or network security Good all-round software development skills and a keen appreciation for clear and efficient software design On offer alongside the salary is a strong set of benefits including an annual bonus scheme More ❯