1 to 25 of 57 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Lead Software Engineer with a solid Node.js, Next.js, Azure and Terraform experience ideally gained in a product lead, scale up environment is sought by a high growth B2C solution scale up based in Birmingham city centre. Working at the forefront of automation technology this Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in … greenfield innovation utilising the latest technology to design and implement new solutions with the existing platform. This role would suit either a senior Engineer looking to take a step up to a lead position or an existing lead Engineer with hands on capabilities across engineering and DevOps looking for more autonomy to drive innovation and change. … In return this Lead Software Engineer can expect excellent autonomy and personal growth in this knowledge share driven, innovation led environment. This Lead Software Engineer near Birmingham should have most of the following key skills: - Strong full stack JavaScript engineering skills - Node.js, Next.js, Typescript etc - Cloud infrastructure provisioning - Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes etc - Strong general 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 … 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 | 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 C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid groundbreaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration … to both technical and non-technical audiences. We re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | C++ | Python | Linux Oxfordshire | Hybrid | £65,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid groundbreaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration … to both technical and non-technical audiences. We’re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based 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 (Technical Lead) ?? Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle | ?? 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) ? 12-Month Contract | ?? Up to £750/day (Umbrella) Make a Real Impact at a National Scale Our client, one of the UKs most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public service supporting … millions across the country. Were looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures , backed by a forward-looking … tech strategy. ?? What Youll Be Doing Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities. Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support. Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development. Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Drive More ❯

A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge 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). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence … Healthcare, Industrial and Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with 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. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute More ❯

A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge 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). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as … Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with 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. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily More ❯

Overview Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract Up to £750/day (Umbrella) Make a Real Impact at a National Scale Our client, one of the UK's most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public … service supporting millions across the country. We're looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures , backed by … a forward-looking tech strategy. What You'll Be Doing Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities. Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support. Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development. Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Wales - Hybrid - 1 day/week onsite Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent We're hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join an innovative company that's leading the way in network infrastructure monitoring through IoT technology. You'll play a key role in developing and … engineers. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site collaboration once a week in Cwmbran, Wales. In this role, you'll not only write high-quality code but also lead a cross-functional team, shape product direction in collaboration with the Head of Digital Products, and contribute to broader software architecture decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for … someone who enjoys mentoring others while staying deeply involved in technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team, enhancing processes and supporting team success. Collaborate closely with the Head of Digital Products, Senior Tech Lead, and stakeholders to prioritise product features and ensure successful technical delivery. Design, develop, and maintain high More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - £65,000 Title : Lead Software Engineer Client : Secure Communications Location : Guildford Salary : £65,000 This is an opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years of commercial development experience to work on state of the art image processing, signal processing and network security applications to join an established team of C++ More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - £65,000 Title : Lead Software Engineer Client : Secure Communications Location : Guildford Salary : £65,000 This is an opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years of commercial development experience to work on state of the art image processing, signal processing and network security applications to join an established team of C++ More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - £65,000 Title : Lead Software Engineer Client : Secure Communications Location : Guildford Salary : £65,000 This is an opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years of commercial development experience to work on state of the art image processing, signal processing and network security applications to join an established team of C++ More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Location: Scotland (Hybrid/Remote Options) THE COMPANY Is a Scottish based consulting business that is a leader in its field providing software solutions to customers across the globe. THE ROLE Is for a talented Lead Software Engineer to join our team and take ownership of delivering high-quality solutions … technical leadership role where you'll set the standard for engineering excellence, mentor developers, and represent the technical face of the company in client projects What You'll Do · Lead by example in coding, architecture, and solution design. · Act as the primary technical point of contact for client engagements. · Translate client requirements into scalable, elegant solutions. · Mentor and support … We're Looking For: · Strong hands-on experience with SQL, .NET, React, Angular, Azure. · Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot). · A proven track record in software engineering and solution delivery. · Experience working directly with clients in a technical capacity. · Excellent communication and collaboration skills. · A passion for building high-quality, scalable software. Reason's to More ❯

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – Calibration Tool Development (MATLAB/Python) Location: Warwickshire Employment: Contract IR35 determination: Inside Department: Powertrain Calibration We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to lead the development and evolution of internal calibration tools within the Powertrain Calibration team. This role will provide technical leadership … the architecture and codebase for CalTool, TACT, and PCM Manager. The successful candidate will drive innovation, scalability, and long-term maintainability of calibration tools while leading a team of software developers. The position requires a combination of strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and deep understanding of automotive calibration workflows and supporting tools. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Own and … maintain a deep understanding of the architecture and codebases of CalTool, TACT, and PCM Manager. Lead the design, development, and optimization of MATLAB and Python scripts for calibration workflows, automation, and visualization. Develop Python-based utilities and integrations to extend MATLAB tools for data handling, reporting, and system interoperability. Architect modular, reusable libraries in MATLAB and Python to support More ❯

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – Calibration Tool Development (MATLAB/Python) Location: Warwickshire Employment: Contract IR35 determination: Inside Department: Powertrain Calibration We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to lead the development and evolution of internal calibration tools within the Powertrain Calibration team. This role will provide technical leadership … the architecture and codebase for CalTool, TACT, and PCM Manager. The successful candidate will drive innovation, scalability, and long-term maintainability of calibration tools while leading a team of software developers. The position requires a combination of strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and deep understanding of automotive calibration workflows and supporting tools. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities Technical Leadership Own and … maintain a deep understanding of the architecture and codebases of CalTool, TACT, and PCM Manager. Lead the design, development, and optimization of MATLAB and Python scripts for calibration workflows, automation, and visualization. Develop Python-based utilities and integrations to extend MATLAB tools for data handling, reporting, and system interoperability. Architect modular, reusable libraries in MATLAB and Python to support More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Permanent Location: Cardiff Description In 2002, we became the first insurance comparison site. Our purpose is to make the process of sorting your insurance, utilities or personal finances as easy as possible. We're part of RVU. A group of online brands that include Uswitch, Tempcover and money.co.uk. As a … cutting edge of the FinTech industry, so we're always looking for extraordinary talent. If you love what you do, get in touch today! We're looking for a Lead Engineer with a passion for building high-quality, user-centric mobile experiences to drive the development and evolution of the mobile app, a React Native application available on … both iOS and Android. As a Lead Engineer, you'll be a pivotal member of our customer acquisition and retention (A&R) development team, taking ownership of the mobile app. This role goes beyond just coding; you'll be instrumental in shaping the app's future, ensuring its stability, and leading the implementation of innovative features that support More ❯

Lead/Senior Software Engineer/Full Stack Developer, (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js) Permanent, £50-80k doe, Remote working but must be able to attend physical office in East Sussex when required, expected to be monthly. An exceptional Engineering company who are leaders in their field, are looking to bring on a Lead/Senior Full … Stack Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in PHP, Laravel and Vue.js. The company have developed their own Project Management and Design tool that is at the forefront of driving their commercial growth based on the advantages it has provided to how they work and they are looking to capitalise on this further by bringing in a true … Technical Lead. The mission for the Lead Software Engineer is to drive adoptions of structures and processes within the business and overhaul/future proof the underlying architecture to allow increased development and functionality. Part of your remit will be leading and growing a small team of Software Engineers, which will be scaled alongside the growth More ❯

Lead/Senior Software Engineer/Full Stack Developer, (PHP, Laravel, Vue.js) Permanent, £50-80k doe, Remote working but must be able to attend physical office in East Sussex when required, expected to be monthly. An exceptional Engineering company who are leaders in their field, are looking to bring on a Lead/Senior Full … Stack Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in PHP, Laravel and Vue.js. The company have developed their own Project Management and Design tool that is at the forefront of driving their commercial growth based on the advantages it has provided to how they work and they are looking to capitalise on this further by bringing in a true … Technical Lead. The mission for the Lead Software Engineer is to drive adoptions of structures and processes within the business and overhaul/future proof the underlying architecture to allow increased development and functionality. Part of your remit will be leading and growing a small team of Software Engineers, which will be scaled alongside the growth 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 mentor … be 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 … 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 … 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 ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Quality Engineering Focus (Hybrid - Telford) Location: Telford (Hybrid - 40-70% on-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits Type: Full-time | Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance Are you a senior Software Engineer/Quality Engineering specialist looking to take a leading role in Agile delivery teams? This is … hands-on leadership opportunity where you will shape engineering practices, drive automation, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-impact digital services. What You'll Do Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely delivery Drive innovation in test automation, QA processes, and engineering practices Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate … teams to deliver scalable solutions Influence technical standards, best practices, and QA strategy across the organisation What We're Looking For Proven leadership experience in QA, test automation, or software engineering Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks, test design, and QA principles Hands-on with Java-based technologies, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerisation, and DevOps practices Strong problem More ❯