LeadSoftwareEngineer | 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 LeadSoftwareEngineer: + 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 LeadSoftwareEngineer: + Have held a leading softwareengineer 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 ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a LeadSoftwareEngineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative LeadSoftware Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a LeadSoftwareEngineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a LeadSoftwareEngineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative LeadSoftware Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a LeadSoftwareEngineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a LeadSoftwareEngineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative LeadSoftware Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a LeadSoftwareEngineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Burns Sheehan
LeadSoftwareEngineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a LeadSoftwareEngineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative LeadSoftware Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a LeadSoftwareEngineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a LeadSoftwareEngineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative LeadSoftware Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a LeadSoftwareEngineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server Ltd
Lead Backend SoftwareEngineer/Developer (Java AWS) London/WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on Backend SoftwareEngineer with team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead Backend SoftwareEngineer role at a global FinTech/CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as … one of the UKs top employers. As a Lead Backend SoftwareEngineer you'll join a fairly new team working on a new crypto offering and split your time between hands-on development with people management (70/30). You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineers and ensure code quality, observability, scalability and security are … architectures You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills, you're comfortable working with other teams and business stakeholders W hat's in it for you: As a Lead Backend SoftwareEngineer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £115k + Bonus Pension, Private Medical Care, Life Assurance Option to buy or sell holiday days More ❯
Reigate, Surrey, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server Ltd
LeadSoftwareEngineer/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 LeadSoftwareEngineer 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 ❯
Leeds, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
G.Digital
LeadSoftwareEngineer (Backend Engineering) | SaaS - Tech4Good| Leeds/remote 🚀 About the business G.Digital have exclusively partnered with a Tech4Good scale-up who are looking for their next LeadSoftware Engineer. Set up in the last 7 years, this business is already on track to become one of the top 3, Tech4Good organisations GLOBALLY 🌎 The … role: After scaling a new Software Engineering function, they are now looking for a hands on LeadSoftwareEngineer to help drive best Engineering practices, as well line managing 1 Mid Level Engineer. You will be working closely with a mixture of Mid & Senior Engineers as well as having the support of the Solutions Architect, Engineering … with AWS Serverless technologies, especially Lambda 💪 experience with TypeScript and GraphQL What's in it for you: 📍 £60,000 - £75,000 base salary 📍 Remote first working 📍 Flexible working hours 🚀LeadSoftwareEngineer (backend Engineering) | SaaS - Tech4Good| Leeds/remote More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer Are you an aspiring, ambitious engineer with skills across the stack who wants to drive AI focused innovation using the latest technology solutions? This is the role for you! I am privileged to be partnering with a SaaS Startup that combines the best in traditional automation technology with the latest innovations in Generative … autonomy to innovate or a failed technical founder who wants to put what you have learnt into a new venture. They are a very open-minded bunch! Being a LeadSoftwareEngineer isn't always an easy job but if you have the willingness to truly innovate as the business scales with the commitment and drive to … want to play an integral part in shaping the success of one of the most exciting start up's in the Midlands please apply now to find out more. LeadSoftwareEngineer Bristol £90,000 plus equity More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer | Competitive salary | Hybrid | Manchester or London About the Role SR2 are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who've recently secured several major public sector projects - and they're looking for an experienced LeadSoftwareEngineer to help design, build, and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions across their portfolio. You'll … work hands-on across both Front End and Back End technologies, contributing to enterprise-scale software that has a tangible public impact. Collaborating closely with Engineers, Delivery managers, and stakeholders, you'll ensure solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, thrives in a collaborative … and collaboration - giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how digital services are built and delivered across the public sector. If you're a Senior or LeadSoftwareEngineer who loves working across modern technologies, delivering impactful solutions, and helping shape engineering best practice - apply now More ❯
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Client Server Ltd
LeadSoftwareEngineer/Developer (C# .Net) Newcastle onsite to £150k Well funded Fintech scale-up is seeking a skilled backend focussed SoftwareEngineer with strong technical leadership skills. As a LeadSoftwareEngineer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs, and microservices that handle data processing … expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit (will also consider other OO languages e.g. C++, Java) You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems You … contribution Continuous career development opportunities Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays Apply now to find out more about this Backend SoftwareEngineer/Developer (C# .Net Core) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We More ❯
Lead C C# SoftwareEngineer Stevenage Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits! We’re working with a defence technology partner seeking a proactive and passionate LeadSoftware Developer to join their expanding Simulation and Experimentation division. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, driving innovation in synthetic environments and weapon system representation … a critical role in developing system architectures and simulation frameworks that support experimentation and system validation for some of the world’s most advanced defence technologies. Leading a small software development team delivering high-quality simulation components. Contributing to the evolution of synthetic and experimental environments used for weapon system analysis. Applying C-family programming expertise to solve real … cross-functional teams to integrate models, real products and visualisation tools (including AR/VR). Supporting innovation initiatives across the complete product lifecycle. What's required for this Lead C C# SoftwareEngineer position? Proven experience as a Lead or Senior SoftwareEngineer with strong knowledge of C++ and C# . A creative More ❯
Lead C C# SoftwareEngineer Stevenage Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits! We’re working with a defence technology partner seeking a proactive and passionate LeadSoftware Developer to join their expanding Simulation and Experimentation division. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, driving innovation in synthetic environments and weapon system representation … a critical role in developing system architectures and simulation frameworks that support experimentation and system validation for some of the world’s most advanced defence technologies. Leading a small software development team delivering high-quality simulation components. Contributing to the evolution of synthetic and experimental environments used for weapon system analysis. Applying C-family programming expertise to solve real … cross-functional teams to integrate models, real products and visualisation tools (including AR/VR). Supporting innovation initiatives across the complete product lifecycle. What's required for this Lead C C# SoftwareEngineer position? Proven experience as a Lead or Senior SoftwareEngineer with strong knowledge of C++ and C# . A creative More ❯
watford, hertfordshire, east anglia, united kingdom
IC Resources
Lead C C# SoftwareEngineer Stevenage Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits! We’re working with a defence technology partner seeking a proactive and passionate LeadSoftware Developer to join their expanding Simulation and Experimentation division. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, driving innovation in synthetic environments and weapon system representation … a critical role in developing system architectures and simulation frameworks that support experimentation and system validation for some of the world’s most advanced defence technologies. Leading a small software development team delivering high-quality simulation components. Contributing to the evolution of synthetic and experimental environments used for weapon system analysis. Applying C-family programming expertise to solve real … cross-functional teams to integrate models, real products and visualisation tools (including AR/VR). Supporting innovation initiatives across the complete product lifecycle. What's required for this Lead C C# SoftwareEngineer position? Proven experience as a Lead or Senior SoftwareEngineer with strong knowledge of C++ and C# . A creative More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer - 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 LeadSoftwareengineer 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 ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability
LeadSoftwareEngineer - .NET/AWS/Databricks .NET, C#, Python, SQL, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Microservices, APIs, Cloud Security Salary up to £85k Hybrid - Greater Manchester Excellent progression and leadership opportunities Who We Are We're an established technology-driven organisation focused on building secure, scalable, and high-performing digital platforms. Our engineering culture promotes innovation, collaboration … and continuous improvement. As we expand our technical capabilities, we're looking for a LeadSoftwareEngineer to help shape the future of our engineering function. Who We're Seeking We're searching for an experienced technical leader to own and drive our back-end and data strategy. You'll lead teams responsible for designing, developing … You'll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, fostering a high-performance culture within the engineering team. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and implementation of .NET back-end systems and data workflows using Databricks . Oversee the build and optimisation of data pipelines within AWS . Drive engineering More ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety, security, and transportation. … air traffic safety and efficiency, our proven track record and industry-leading innovations make us the worlds most trusted air traffic control partner. We are now looking for a Software Engineering Lead, based primarily at Whiteley and the surrounding client sites, to join our growing team in delivering change and new functionality to the current air traffic systems. … If this sounds like the kind of environment you can thrive, keep reading! As the software engineering lead, you will be responsible for a multi-functional team delivering a complex programme of transformation and functional changes. Your role will encompass managing the schedule and costs across multiple deliveries, change requests and new functional capabilities. Accountable to the engineerMore ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety, security, and transportation. … air traffic safety and efficiency, our proven track record and industry-leading innovations make us the worlds most trusted air traffic control partner. We are now looking for a Software Engineering Lead, based primarily at Whiteley and the surrounding client sites, to join our growing team in delivering change and new functionality to the current air traffic systems. … If this sounds like the kind of environment you can thrive, keep reading! As the software engineering lead, you will be responsible for a multi-functional team delivering a complex programme of transformation and functional changes. Your role will encompass managing the schedule and costs across multiple deliveries, change requests and new functional capabilities. Accountable to the engineerMore ❯
Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Technical Futures Ltd
A Lead Embedded SoftwareEngineer with 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 available. 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 Embedded SoftwareEngineer should ideally bring: Minimum of Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development … Embedded Linux. Exposure to higher level languages and DSP. 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. Excellent customer facing skills with the ability to answer complex technical questions. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from More ❯
Saffron Walden, Essex, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Technical Futures
A Lead Embedded SoftwareEngineer with 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 Embedded SoftwareEngineer should ideally bring: Minimum of Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject. Extensive hands … on experience with embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal, RTOS environments and Embedded Linux. Exposure to higher level languages and DSP. 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. Excellent customer facing skills with More ❯
Contract SoftwareEngineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional SoftwareEngineer/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 LeadEngineer 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 … 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 ❯
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
itecopeople
Contract SoftwareEngineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional SoftwareEngineer/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 LeadEngineer 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 … 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 ❯
LeadSoftwareEngineer – Azure/.NET Remote/London (occasional office visits) £Competitive + 20% bonus + excellent benefits Azure, C#, .NET, API A LeadSoftwareEngineer with strong experience in Azure and C#/.NET is required by a global, prestigious luxury brand. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will … fortnight. Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver high-performance, public-facing REST APIs and system integrations within a modern Azure environment. Produce API documentation that adheres to OpenAPI 3.x standards. Lead and mentor a small, focused development team, promoting collaboration, code quality, and technical excellence. Modernise legacy systems and drive the development of next-generation, cloud-native solutions aligned with More ❯
Northampton, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
LeadSoftware Developer - Northampton (3 days WFH) - Salary £70k + Bonus About the role: As a LeadSoftware Developer, you won't just be managing a team, you'll be an essential part of the development of their products. You'll be hands-on with code, lead architectural decisions, and drive innovation from within the … team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate team planning activities in alignment with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies, overseeing project increments and iterations to achieve organisational objectives Coach, mentor, and empower team members to grow both technically and personally, offering constructive feedback and fostering continuous professional development to enhance team performance and career progression. Take responsibility for the team's … with a strong focus on AWS-based publish/subscribe architectures Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and key stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, provide insights, and ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle Technical Skills: .NET Development (C#) Unit Testing & Integration Testing CI/CD Pipeline Development AWS Services Modern JavaScript Frameworks - Angular REST APIs Postman for More ❯
