24 of 24 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the North of England

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Rate: up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Location: 2 days a week onsite across an UK site Contract Type: 12 months + Ext Start Date: ASAP Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for security clearance Overview - Lead Software Engineer Involved Solutions is recruiting for an experienced Lead Software Engineer who can make a positive impact and want to contribute to one of the most demanding and important Government services for the UK. The Lead Software Engineer will be working on products which change the face of public services with the potential to dramatically transform the future of millions of people. Key Responsibilities - Lead Software Engineer Set direction for your service/capability and your team that is in line with overarching strategy (which you have the ability to influence) Ensure that your teams work aligns to standards Have a clear focus on delivering quality, assured and secure services Ensure that you team follow best practice Be aware of and assess More ❯

Lead Software Engineer £60,000 to 90,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Software Engineer Work Type & Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site just outside Manchester Role Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate We're working with a leading global organisation that's driving cutting-edge … technology innovation across multiple sectors. They're currently looking for a Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team, helping design and build scalable, high-quality software solutions that power business operations and enhance customer experiences. This is a unique opportunity to take on a strategic technical role, contribute to architectural direction, and mentor engineers while … remaining hands-on with modern technologies. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have the autonomy to shape and influence engineering best practices. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: Deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable software using industry-leading tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and translate business More ❯

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Lead Software Engineer- Back End Date: 5 Aug 2025 Company: Royal London Group Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Back End Contract Type: Permanent Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 17th August … Term Savings, Protection & Equity Release, and Long Standing Customers & Annuities. These roles form part of the Long Term Savings value stream. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer in Java Development to join our dynamic team at Royal London. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role … About the role Leading in the development of complex technical solutions, managing own workload and that of the developers in the team. Providing technical advice and guidance to other software developers, proactively and reactively. Taking responsibility for ensuring that all code meets Royal London Group standards, guidelines, and quality gates for given technologies. Encouraging close collaboration with other disciplines More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - FS £94,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Lead Software Engineer Manchester (Hybrid Working) Up to £94,000 + Excellent Package Barclays is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Manchester. If you're passionate … about leading by example, delivering high-quality software, and mentoring talented developers-this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact within a fast-paced, agile environment. What you'll be doing: Leading the design and development of robust, scalable solutions using Java , Python , Golang , or JavaScript . Driving engineering best practices and contributing to architectural decisions. Collaborating with … and supporting a team of engineers, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement. Playing a key role in code reviews, technical planning, and ensuring the highest standards in software delivery. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a leadership or senior engineering role. Strong hands-on expertise in at least one of: Java , Python , Golang , or JavaScript More ❯

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793+ What you’ll be doing: Supporting early software team formation such as organisational framework, establishing processes and tools are fit for software production … software sizing estimating, early software requirements, design and development concepting Leading software team including team management and team task planning & status reporting Leading team meetings/DSUMS/Agile reviews Design of TLS Software based on the requirements from the Systems Models Leading Software coding and testing including code reviews automated DevSecOps techniques Co-ordinating … with TLS integration to ensure end-to-end functional testing of developed software Responding to both internal and external queries regarding the Software product in a timely fashion via the approved process Bug/Fault analysis and rectification Your skills and experiences: Essential Software development lifecycle processes for requirements, design, coding, test and delivery C, C++, Ada More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | Shape, Build, and Lead from Day One Salary: Up to £130,000 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (5 days on site) We’re an ambitious and fast-growing business at an exciting stage of our journey — newly formed, highly collaborative, and driven by a shared mission to deliver real impact. This is your chance … level and help define not just the tech, but the culture, values, and direction of a company with big goals and a flat hierarchy. We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer who brings outstanding technical skill, curiosity, and a builder’s mindset. If you’re passionate about solving complex business problems, mentoring talented developers, and taking … ownership from concept to delivery — we’d love to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead the design, development, and delivery of robust, scalable solutions Work closely with business users to deeply understand the problem space — not just the requirements Collaborate across functions and with clients to co-create solutions that deliver measurable value Challenge assumptions, drive innovation More ❯

JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer SALARY: £90,440 - £106,400 LOCATION(S): Manchester HOURS: Full-time - 35 hours per week WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which means spending at least two days per week or 40% of your time in our Manchester office (this is non-negotiable). About this opportunity Are you searching for … an outstanding opportunity to lead and innovate in the world of software engineering? If so, we're seeking an ambitious and proven Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to influence the way we craft, build, test, and deploy using brand new technology. We're committed to … AI Project of the Year award at the UK IT Industry Awards 2024. In 2025, we're expanding our use of this technology, and need someone to help oversee Software Engineering across the Lab. This presents an exciting opportunity to enhance customer value by increasing assurance, becoming more data-driven, and utilising predictive, groundbreaking technology. Join our Lab and More ❯

JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer LOCATION(S): Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the office About this opportunity As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead the technical development and delivery at team, lab, and platform levels. You may act as a Line Manager, co-leading with … methods, and approaches; working with teams to embed these within end-to-end engineering activities. Participate actively in the Engineering Leadership team, supporting others and reporting to the Engineering Lead (Band G) for the lab. Simplify and modernize the technology estate. Lead, inspire, and manage individuals to improve and develop their engineering capabilities, collaborating with other leaders to … maximize team benefits. Bridge the gap between architecture and software engineering, translating theory into practice. Work closely with the product owner to shape and deliver solutions to business problems. About us We are an innovative, fast-changing business shaping finance as a force for good. We empower our people to innovate, explore possibilities, and grow with purpose. What we More ❯

A well-established business is looking for an accomplished Software Engineer with expert Python skills to join its organisation. Please note, this role is Outside IR35. The company embraces hybrid and flexible working so you will be able to work fully remotely, with occasional visits (perhaps once per month) to the office in London. Web, software, and … AI-enabled technology are fundamental to the success of the business so you must have proven experience of developing great software in Python and an interest in adopting cutting-edge technology. In order to be suitable for this Lead Software Engineer role you must be an accomplished developer with a passion for technology and desire to … keenly interested in AI and ML. Experience with AWS and data engineering would be advantageous to your application. In this role of significant responsibility, you will be both a Lead Developer and guide 2 in-house developers and an offshore team. You will act as a technical authority on software written in Python, lead architectural discussions, code More ❯

and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world's … 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health. At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Job Title: Lead Software Engineer Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Reports to: Senior Principal Software Engineer Job Overview: Have you ever looked at your smartphone and wondered how … the silicon chips, that power it, were designed? Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software is some of the most advanced and algorithmically complex in existence. Cadence is building the next generation of EDA tools, these tools enable IC designers to layout the very latest silicon chips. Working with massive complexity and intricate design rules demanded by sub 20nm IC designs. More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - BoE Regulatory Reporting Location: Leeds, Wellington Place Type: Full-time, Hybrid (40% in-office) Application Deadline: August 19, 2025 Salary Range: £90,440 - £164,920 We support flexible working options, including hybrid working and job sharing. Job Summary As a Lead Software Engineer, you will oversee technical development and delivery at … technology areas. Key Responsibilities Define and implement engineering strategies across the lab. Support the Engineering Leadership team and report to the Engineering Lead. Simplify and modernize our technology estate. Lead and develop engineering teams, fostering continuous improvement. Bridge architecture and software engineering to bring theoretical concepts to life. Collaborate with product owners to deliver business solutions. About Us … purpose. Candidate Requirements Proven technical leadership and ownership of delivery. Experience leading engineering transformations. Understanding of CI/CD practices and modern engineering environments. Hands-on experience with complex software development, including Aptitude Studio, Oracle PL/SQL, Unix Bash/Shell scripting. Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Urban Code Deploy. Strong debugging, design patterns More ❯

Lead Software Engineer £60,000 to 90,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Software Engineer Work Type & Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site just outside Manchester Role Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate We're working with a leading global organisation that's driving cutting-edge More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Full Stack (.NET & React) Location: Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid Up to 2 days in-office) Salary: Up to £85,000 + 1020% Bonus Eligibility: UK-based candidates only. Sponsorship is not available. Project Type: Greenfield An opportunity to lead from the front in a true hands-on capacity - steering the build of a … client, a global enterprise organisation, is undergoing a major greenfield transformation initiative. They are rebuilding one of their core digital platforms from the ground up and are seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide the engineering effort across both architecture and implementation. Youll lead a squad of experienced developers, set technical direction, and work cross-functionally … C#, AWS, Terraform, DynamoDB, EventBridge, SNS/SQS Frontend: React, TypeScript, REST APIs DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Infrastructure-as-Code Testing: Playwright, K6 Why Apply? Opportunity to lead on a truly greenfield build with full cloud adoption. Significant input into architecture, tooling, and strategy. Work within a modern, fast-moving, cross-functional delivery team. Bonus potential and More ❯

Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead Department: Software Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Leeds - Hybrid Reporting To: Tech Director Description We're hiring a Principal Software Engineer/Tech Lead to help shape the future of our most ambitious client projects. This is a senior, hands-on role focused on technical excellence … and problem solving. You'll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of projects-helping to design architecture, guide engineering teams, and ensure delivery of scalable, maintainable software solutions. You'll be a trusted technical lead for client work, collaborating closely with internal teams to define and deliver great outcomes. Comfortable in both code and conversation … you'll lead by example in engineering squads, mentoring others, setting technical standards, and rolling up your sleeves to tackle complex challenges. You'll work across a range of industries, platforms and technologies, so we're looking for someone who can think critically, adapt quickly, and help steer projects toward technical excellence. Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture: Shape the More ❯

Lead Developer Cloud-Native Solutions (AWS, .NET 8, React) Location: Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 (dependant on experience)+ bonus + excellent benefits Drive Innovation. Lead with Purpose. Build the Future. Were hiring a Lead Developer to join a high-performing engineering team driving the digital transformation of a major pan-European platform. This is … powered by AWS , .NET 8 , React , and Terraform all while working in a collaborative, agile environment that values technical excellence , mentorship , and continuous improvement . What Youll Be Doing Lead and mentor a team of engineersguiding technical direction, fostering best practices, and championing innovation. Stay hands-on : drive code quality through reviews, architecture design, and standards setting. Own and … cloud-first , microservices-based , event-driven architecture . Continuously improve infrastructure with Infrastructure-as-Code tools and CI/CD pipelines. What Were Looking For Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Developer role within agile software teams. Strong background in .NET (preferably .NET 8) and AWS Cloud technologies. Proficiency with React , JavaScript/TypeScript , and modern front More ❯

Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead (Go, AWS) Our growing client based in Manchester is currently looking for Senior Golang Software Engineers. Youll take ownership of core backend systems, lead by example across technical delivery, and support the growth of the engineering team. Expect a hands-on role with real influence over architecture, tooling, and … for full-stack feature delivery Mentoring engineers and supporting their development Driving engineering best practices and contributing to team rituals Key Skills and Experience: Commercial experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps principles Experience mentoring developers and leading small teams Understanding … microservices A supportive, inclusive company culture with a real focus on impact Flexible working - 1-2 days in the Manchester office per week. Interested? Please Click Apply Now!Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead (Go, AWS More ❯

Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead (Go, AWS) Our growing client based in Manchester is currently looking for Senior Golang Software Engineers. You’ll take ownership of core backend systems, lead by example across technical delivery, and support the growth of the engineering team. Expect a hands-on role with real influence over architecture, tooling … for full-stack feature delivery Mentoring engineers and supporting their development Driving engineering best practices and contributing to team rituals Key Skills and Experience: Commercial experience as a Senior Engineer or Technical Lead Deep understanding of Go and backend systems architecture Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services and DevOps principles Experience mentoring developers and leading small teams Understanding … microservices A supportive, inclusive company culture with a real focus on impact Flexible working - 1-2 days in the Manchester office per week. Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead (Go, AWS More ❯

We are working with a major UK-based financial services organisation that is seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join its Consumer Lending Engineering division in Chester. This is a full-time hybrid position, ideal for someone who thrives on technical leadership while remaining close to the code - combining engineering excellence with people … management and product delivery in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. The successful candidate will lead a team within the Credit Cards Engineering function, delivering critical features that power digital banking journeys across web, mobile, and tablet. You'll work at the intersection of engineering innovation and customer experience, contributing to systems that support millions of users applying for … opportunity offers significant scope to influence both technology direction and people development within a business committed to major investment in digital transformation. Key Responsibilities: Own and drive the full software development lifecycle - from concept through delivery - producing maintainable, testable, and scalable software systems. Lead a team of up to 7 engineers, providing technical direction, coaching, and line More ❯

two days per week or 40% of your time in our Manchester office (this is non-negotiable). About this opportunity Are you searching for an outstanding opportunity to lead and innovate in the world of software engineering? If so, we're seeking an ambitious and proven Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic team … AI Project of the Year award at the UK IT Industry Awards 2024. In 2025, we're expanding our use of this technology, and need someone to help oversee Software Engineering across the Lab. This presents an exciting opportunity to enhance customer value by increasing assurance, becoming more data-driven, and utilising predictive, groundbreaking technology. Join our Lab and … our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too What you'll do Thought Leadership: Help embed and enhance our Software Engineering practices across the Lab whilst running key ceremonies like the Lab Engineering Chapter. Architectural Design and Development: Lead the design and development of robust software solutions More ❯

Lead Frontend Engineer opportunity – Up to 110k – Chester – Financial Services ECOM are delighted to have teamed up with a leading financial services organisation on their search for a Lead Frontend Engineer to manage a team of developers whilst remaining close to the code so are looking for someone who is happy to split their time effectively. … Our client are building cutting edge software that digitalises the customer journey when it comes to online banking for a customer base of over 25 million. The team is ever expanding and as a result are looking for the best in class when it comes to frontend engineering. Key Responsibilities: - Be a key figure throughout the SDLC by designing … building and delivering resilient software systems (50% of time will be hands on coding) - Technical leadership and management of a team of engineers (50% of time will be people management) - Work with the wider business to deliver solutions at pace - Champion new technologies across the group - Participate in Scrum ceremonies The Ideal Candidate: - Extensive experience with frontend technologies (React More ❯

Lead Frontend Engineer opportunity – Up to 110k – Chester – Financial Services ECOM are delighted to have teamed up with a leading financial services organisation on their search for a Lead Frontend Engineer to manage a team of developers whilst remaining close to the code so are looking for someone who is happy to split their time effectively. … Our client are building cutting edge software that digitalises the customer journey when it comes to online banking for a customer base of over 25 million. The team is ever expanding and as a result are looking for the best in class when it comes to frontend engineering. Key Responsibilities: - Be a key figure throughout the SDLC by designing … building and delivering resilient software systems (50% of time will be hands on coding) - Technical leadership and management of a team of engineers (50% of time will be people management) - Work with the wider business to deliver solutions at pace - Champion new technologies across the group - Participate in Scrum ceremonies The Ideal Candidate: - Extensive experience with frontend technologies (React More ❯

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a global banking powerhouse as they seek to appoint an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-performance, scalable software solutions that drive exceptional user experiences and support business growth. This role sits within a forward-thinking technology team focused on customer-centric platforms, working … with modern tools including React, Java, Golang, TypeScript, and AWS. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused applications. Lead the end-to-end development of robust, scalable, and secure systems. Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Uphold coding standards through code reviews, best practices, and technical … value effectively. Strategic thinking with the ability to design systems aligned with business goals. Comfort working across distributed systems and integrating diverse technologies. Preferred Skills & Experience: Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices. Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS , Azure , or Google Cloud , and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in SQL/ More ❯

long-term aims of the business, and assisting with the delivery of larger projects as foundational services within the platform are required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITY As a hands-on software engineer within the Engineering Enablement team, working alongside the Product Development teams, the role requires knowledge of a broad range of technologies and a long-term perspective on … and coding standards. Skills & Experience Commercial experience working on enterprise-level applications. Experience with cloud computing technologies within the Azure platform. Proven track record in developing large and complex software projects. Experience with relational database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL). Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to various stakeholders. Genuine interest in engaging More ❯

Position: Embedded Full Stack Engineering Lead Location: Hybrid (on-site presence expected during initial phases) Start Date: Mid-Late August Day Rate: Up to £550/day (Outside IR35) Overview We are supporting a major engineering transformation programme within a leading financial services organisation. This role is ideal for experienced engineering leads who are passionate about driving technical excellence … within engineering squads to coach, implement improvements, and support long-term capability uplift. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering teams to implement agreed standards and practices Coach engineers in modern software development methodologies Drive adoption of tooling and ways of working outlined in the transformation playbook Influence team behaviours and delivery quality without direct authority Solve complex engineering and delivery More ❯