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looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a public sector organisation based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or the North East (hybrid) on an initial 12-month contract, paying up to £750 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella). There is an expectation to attend the office … week across one of the listed locations. The successful Lead Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions within a government-focused environment, contributing to services that support the regulation of controlled goods and exports. Working across four Agile ...

looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a public sector organisation based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or the North East (hybrid) on an initial 12-month contract, paying up to £750 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella). There is an expectation to attend the office … week across one of the listed locations. The successful Lead Software Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure software solutions within a government-focused environment, contributing to services that support the regulation of controlled goods and exports. Working across four Agile ...

Lead Software Engineer/Developer London/WFH to £120k Are you a skilled a backend focussed Python technologist with team leadership experience? You could be progressing your career at a well-funded and profitable FinTech start-up. As a Lead Software Engineer … Central London office with flexibility to work from home twice a week in a hybrid model. About you: You're an experienced Software Engineer with Python expertise and a strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and full SDLC experience You have team leadership experience, happy ...

Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Inside IR35 | Up to £750/day (Umbrella) | 12-month contract Hybrid 40% onsite (London/Manchester/Birmingham/Cardiff/North East) SC clearance will be required for onboarding We are currently supporting a confidential central government programme … search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) to join a high-performing digital delivery team building secure, user-centred services within a GDS-aligned environment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited to an experienced engineer who can operate across architecture, delivery ...

Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer/Software Architect .NET | C# | Python | AI | Architecture | London (Hybrid) | Contract OR Permanent Contract: £600 - £700 per day Permanent Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 Location: London City (1-2 days per week) Overview We're working with a well-known … modernising a legacy product, improving its architecture, integrating it with wider enterprise systems, and introducing AI capabilities into both the product itself and the software development lifecycle. Rather than a large-scale rewrite, the platform will be modernised incrementally, requiring someone who can balance strategic architectural thinking with hands ...

Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer/Software Architect .NET | C# | Python | AI | Architecture | London (Hybrid) Permanent: £80,000 - £110,000 + Benefits OR Contract: £600 - £700 per day Location: London City (1-2 days per week) Overview We're working with a well-known global … modernising a legacy product, improving its architecture, integrating it with wider enterprise systems, and introducing AI capabilities into both the product itself and the software development lifecycle. Rather than a large-scale rewrite, the platform will be modernised incrementally, requiring someone who can balance strategic architectural thinking with hands ...

Overview Lead Software Engineer | 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 Lead Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed … so... I\'m partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative Lead Software Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world ...

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing Area - With Hybrid Working from Home Salary: Up to 80,000 + Extensive Benefits The Role KO2's client is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the development of robust, scalable embedded software solutions … design through to production, manufacturing, and long-term product support - while helping build engineering best practices and delivery capability within the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready Provide technical leadership to a small ...

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing Area - With Hybrid Working from Home Salary: Up to £80,000 + Extensive Benefits The Role KO2's client is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the development of robust, scalable embedded software solutions … design through to production, manufacturing, and long-term product support - while helping build engineering best practices and delivery capability within the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready Provide technical leadership to a small ...

Lead Software Engineer London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or Northeast (Darlington) Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer for a leading public sector organisation to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of secure, user-centred digital services. Working within a large … scale Agile environment, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable software solutions using Python and Django, while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer to take ownership of complex systems, contribute to end-to-end architecture ...

Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Inside IR35 Up to £750/day (Umbrella) 12-month contract Hybrid 40% onsite (London/Manchester/Birmingham/Cardiff/North East) SC clearance will be required for onboarding We are currently supporting a confidential central government programme … search for an experienced Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) to join a high-performing digital d click apply for full job details ...

Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - Contract Rate : Up to £750 per day (Umbrella) Duration : 12 months Location : 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East) IR35 : Inside Security Clearance : SC (essential) The role : A government organisation is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user‐centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements. Key responsibilities Lead design and delivery of scalable Python ...

Lead Software Engineer - Python (Django) - SC Cleared - Contract Rate : Up to £750 per day (Umbrella) Duration : 12 months Location : 40% office based (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, North East) IR35 : Inside Security Clearance : SC (essential) The role :A government organisation is seeking a Senior/Lead Software Engineer to design, develop and support secure, scalable digital services within a regulated export control environment. You will provide technical leadership across agile squads, contributing to resilient, user-centred services aligned to GDS standards and national security requirements. Key responsibilities : Lead design and delivery of scalable Python ...

Lead Software Engineer/Developer London/WFH to £120k Are you a skilled a backend focussed Python technologist with team leadership experience? You could be progressing your career at a well-funded and profitable FinTech start-up. As a Lead Software Engineer ...

Lead Software Engineer - London (Hybrid) RJC Group is working with a Global energy trading company based in London who require a Lead Software Engineer. They are looking for a hands-on manager with broad technical skills and experience within trading environments to lead … applications with Angular 16+ Current managerial experience Experience working within a trading environment (energy or commodities preferred) ETRM/CTRM experience (beneficial) Responsibilities Grow, Lead and Manage high performing engineering team Hands-on development of greenfield application Communicate engineer team goals with engineering staff members Explore and define ...

Lead Software Engineer When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Within your role as a Lead Engineer , no two days will … workplace Why Microlise? When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UKs leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers ...

looking for a Lead Software Engineer who will be responsible for the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions. This role involves leading a team of engineers on high-profile projects, ensuring best practices are followed, and driving continuous improvement in software development … processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and UX/UI, to ensure that our software solutions meet business and customer needs. You will be responsible for driving culture through your craft and be keen to take on line management responsibilities. Responsibilities Lead ...

Lead Software Developer - Northampton (Hybrid) - Salary £70k + BonusAbout the role:As a Lead Software 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 objectivesCoach, mentor, and empower team members to grow both technically and personally, offering constructive feedback and fostering continuous ...

Lead Engineer (Golang) £70,000-£90,000 + Bonus | South West London | Office-Based (5 Days per Week) Build More Than Software. What if the systems you built helped protect critical infrastructure around the world? We're working with an innovative cyber security company that's scaling rapidly … looking for a Lead Principal Engineer to become the technical right hand to the Head of Development. This is a rare opportunity to shape architecture, influence engineering standards and drive the adoption of AI-assisted development—all while staying hands-on with the code. If you're looking ...

Software Engineer - Secure Cloud & Data Platforms The Role As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing backend platforms and services using modern commercial and open-source technologies across both private and public cloud environments. Working within an Agile, cross-functional team … opportunity to contribute to sensitive projects Inclusive and supportive culture recognised for putting people first This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to work on cutting-edge cloud and data platforms while contributing to meaningful, real-world outcomes. If you are interested please apply online. Reasonable ...

Role: Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Python, Django) Type: 12 Months Contract Location: London/Manchester/Birmingham/Cardiff/North East, UK Working Model: Hybrid (2 days per week in Office) Payrate: £600 - £750 per Day on Inside IR35 via Umbrella What … Lead end-to-end system design and delivery using Python and Django. Write secure, test-driven code and maintain live service performance. Work in an Agile, multidisciplinary team aligned with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. What We Need: 5+ years experience (ideally 8-10 years). Deep technical expertise ...

looking for a Lead Software Engineer for a public sector organisation based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff or the North East (hybrid) on an initial 12-month contract, paying up to £750 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella). There is an expectation to attend the office ...

Lead AI Software Engineer Hammersmith, London (3 days a week in office) | £120,000 + bonus | A profitable, privately owned financial services firm is hiring its first AI-first engineering leader. This is not a VC-backed business chasing the next round. It is cash generative, reinvests … hands-on: write and review code yourself and use AI tools as a core part of your own practice, then use that credibility to lead a small existing team day to day toward faster, more frequent releases Make the architecture and tooling calls across the group's engineering function ...

Burns Sheehan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Central London. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies like Golang, Rust, and Kubernetes to build sustainable cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of distributed systems and experience ...

team builds and runs internal and client-facing analytics and technology products across Mercer businesses. You will be the hands-on Tech Lead for a small UK-based team working closely with an India engineering pod, owning technical direction, delivery, and day-to-day engineering leadership. The role requires … strong domain partnership (risk advisory/consulting stakeholders) alongside pragmatic software engineering and architecture judgment. We will count on you to: Lead end-to-end delivery of CAT products (e.g., Concierge an agentic AI workflow tool, Prism a Mercer knowledge fabric for scheme data, and similar initiatives), from ...