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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 | 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 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 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 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 Lead Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯

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 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 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 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 Lead Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯

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 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 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 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 Lead Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java AWS) London/WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on Backend Software Engineer with team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead Backend Software Engineer role at a global FinTech/CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as … one of the UKs top employers. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £115k + Bonus Pension, Private Medical Care, Life Assurance Option to buy or sell holiday days 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 ❯

Lead Software Engineer 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 engineer More ❯

Lead Software Engineer 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 engineer More ❯

A Lead Embedded Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer 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 ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Azure/.NET Remote/London (occasional office visits) £Competitive + 20% bonus + excellent benefits Azure, C#, .NET, API A Lead Software Engineer 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 ❯

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 More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Java Microservices Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days on-site, Monday and Tuesday) Overview We're excited to be supporting our client in hiring a talented Software Engineer (Java Microservices) to join a dynamic, high-performing engineering team within retail banking. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual who's … passionate about building fast, reliable, and scalable software within a complex distributed environment. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and implementing modern microservices-based applications running in the public cloud. This is a hands-on position within a feature team that works collaboratively across the full software development lifecycle. What You'll Be Doing … Designing, producing, testing, and implementing high-quality software across the system lifecycle Working within a permanent feature team focused on delivering business-critical services in a fast-paced Agile environment (two-week sprints) Collaborating with architects, principal engineers, and key stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives Applying Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to build resilient More ❯

Lead Software Engineer 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. More ❯

Lead Software Engineer 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 More ❯

team of creators, innovators, and collaborators, crafting impactful digital products and services for startups, scaleups, and enterprises. We foster a forward-thinking, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, and every engineer has a voice. We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer who is excited about the future of software development - someone who leverages AI-assisted … is an opportunity to be part of a team that's pioneering modern engineering practices, from assisted coding workflows to intelligent automation in app development. If you're an engineer who is always experimenting with the latest tools and has a passion for delivering cutting-edge applications, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid role … technology features under the hood , such as chatbots, AI-powered automation tools, or AI-enhanced search features. You write clean, scalable, and maintainable code with a focus on modern software design patterns . You're comfortable working in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams and can articulate complex technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You embrace continuous learning More ❯

medical experience is required but the client pioneer solutions used in radiation therapy – making a real difference in the field of oncology. What You’ll Be Doing: As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll take technical ownership of the embedded software platform, working closely with hardware teams and product designers to bring innovative imaging solutions … cross-functional team of engineers and scientists Modern on-site facilities at the Maidstone Innovation Centre Competitive salary of £80,000+, depending on experience If you’re ready to lead meaningful projects at the intersection of embedded systems and life-changing medical technology, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your up-to-date CV More ❯

About Us Software helps to enable the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. … Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research. About the Data Acquisition Group The Data Acquisition (DAQ) group develops software to interface with and control the hardware which allows experiments to be performed and monitored as well as guiding the end user to tools … for data reduction and analysis. The group works closely with scientists, controls, data analysis and information management engineers to continuously develop and improve software solutions for scientific data acquisition and on-the-fly monitoring and data analysis. The current DAQ software platform is a client-server application called GDA (Generic Data Acquisition) which is written in Java and More ❯

About Us Software helps to enable the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. … Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research. About the Data Acquisition Group The Data Acquisition (DAQ) group develops software to interface with and control the hardware which allows experiments to be performed and monitored as well as guiding the end user to tools … for data reduction and analysis. The group works closely with scientists, controls, data analysis and information management engineers to continuously develop and improve software solutions for scientific data acquisition and on-the-fly monitoring and data analysis. The current DAQ software platform is a client-server application called GDA (Generic Data Acquisition) which is written in Java and More ❯

About Us Software helps to enable the world-leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low-level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. … Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research. About the Data Acquisition Group The Data Acquisition (DAQ) group develops software to interface with and control the hardware which allows experiments to be performed and monitored as well as guiding the end user to tools … for data reduction and analysis. The group works closely with scientists, controls, data analysis and information management engineers to continuously develop and improve software solutions for scientific data acquisition and on-the-fly monitoring and data analysis. The current DAQ software platform is a client-server application called GDA (Generic Data Acquisition) which is written in Java and More ❯

Engineering Lead | Perm London | Hybrid (3 days onsite) £100,000 - £120,000 Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading global FinTech seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join their London team. You’ll lead a small, high-performing engineering group building cloud-native enterprise software used worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and grow a team … London HQ. Competitive salary with bonus and generous holiday allowance. Private medical insurance and funded professional training. Inclusive, collaborative engineering culture with progression opportunities. Key Requirements: Proven experience leading software development teams. Strong technical expertise in C#, Angular, and cloud platforms. Experience designing high-availability, performant cloud services. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills For any additional questions, please More ❯

Engineering Lead | Perm London | Hybrid (3 days onsite) £100,000 - £120,000 Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading global FinTech seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join their London team. You’ll lead a small, high-performing engineering group building cloud-native enterprise software used worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and grow a team … London HQ. Competitive salary with bonus and generous holiday allowance. Private medical insurance and funded professional training. Inclusive, collaborative engineering culture with progression opportunities. Key Requirements: Proven experience leading software development teams. Strong technical expertise in C#, Angular, and cloud platforms. Experience designing high-availability, performant cloud services. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills For any additional questions, please More ❯

Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start FRESH has partnered with one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty scale-ups. Backed by significant funding, they dominate the UK market and have recently launched in the US. We’re building out a brand-new division from scratch and need immediate, hands-on Lead Engineers with both … React or Vue (not all essential) ➡️ Location: Hybrid — 2 days onsite in Central London ➡️ Rate: £600-650pd (Outside IR35) If you’re interested, his the apply button ASAP! Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start More ❯

Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start FRESH has partnered with one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty scale-ups. Backed by significant funding, they dominate the UK market and have recently launched in the US. We’re building out a brand-new division from scratch and need immediate, hands-on Lead Engineers with both … React or Vue (not all essential) ➡️ Location: Hybrid — 2 days onsite in Central London ➡️ Rate: £600-650pd (Outside IR35) If you’re interested, his the apply button ASAP! Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start More ❯

platform with a focus on scalability and production reliability. Scaling the Platform: Build and optimise systems that enable the Platform to serve hundreds of thousands of users. Team Leadership: Lead the Platform team while ensuring the platform meets the needs of the product, other teams and end users. Required Skills 5+ years of hands-on experience with at least … to identify and implement improvements to team efficiency Strong expertise in one of Python, Go, or Rust Able to (at least) read Rust code Combined background in DevOps and software engineering Demonstrated leadership experience, having managed small teams of at least 2-3 engineers More ❯

ve led engineering teams. You’ve managed and grown mid-sized teams (5-10 engineers), and you know how to balance delivery with team wellbeing. You value leadership. You lead by example, create space for others to thrive, and measure your success through the growth and success of your team. You communicate with clarity. Whether in code reviews, design More ❯