22 of 22 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the North West

Lead Software Engineer Location: London/Manchester/Bristol Salary: Up to £105k + Excellent Benefits Join one of the UK’s leading digital transformation consultancies, recognised multiple years in a row as a Times Top 100 Company and consistently rated among the best places to work on Glassdoor. This organisation delivers large-scale, meaningful transformation across … government, health, and regulated sectors driving change that impacts millions of people across the UK. About the Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and building innovative, high-quality software solutions. You’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, set technical direction, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable systems across … complex digital programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale digital solutions. Work hands-on with modern technologies across multiple OOP languages (e.g. Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, or similar). Define technical architecture and mentor engineering teams through best practice, clean code, and agile delivery. Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery leads to shape More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - .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 Lead Software Engineer 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 ❯

Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce Location: Remote - 1 day a month in the office, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield are a very commutable distance to HQ If you're the kind of developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building slick digital experiences, and leading from the front - this could be your next challenge. This growing online retailer (we … can't name names, but you've almost definitely shopped with them) is looking for a Senior/Tech Lead Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of their eCommerce platform. You'll guide a small talented development team, take ownership of key projects, be no.2 to the Head of Engineering and make a real impact … on how millions of customers shop online. What you'll be doing: Leading software development projects from concept to delivery. Designing scalable, high-performing architectures that keep things running smoothly. Mentoring and supporting developers across the team. Collaborating with stakeholders to plan, improve, and implement new features and systems. You'll bring solid experience designing and implementing clean integration More ❯

Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce Location: Remote - 1 day a month in the office, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield are a very commutable distance to HQ If you're the kind of developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building slick digital experiences, and leading from the front - this could be your next challenge. This growing online retailer (we … can't name names, but you've almost definitely shopped with them) is looking for a Senior/Tech Lead Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of their eCommerce platform. You'll guide a small talented development team, take ownership of key projects, be no.2 to the Head of Engineering and make a real impact … on how millions of customers shop online. What you'll be doing: Leading software development projects from concept to delivery. Designing scalable, high-performing architectures that keep things running smoothly. Mentoring and supporting developers across the team. Collaborating with stakeholders to plan, improve, and implement new features and systems. You'll bring solid experience designing and implementing clean integration More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year. Our Lead Software Engineers are experts … in their field, role models in software craft and have proven experience in the design, development, and support of software products. Our DWP Digital community is building solutions that impact millions of people every day. We're doing it with modern engineering practices, cloud-native platforms, and tools that rival the best in industry. The skills, knowledge and … experience you need: Proven software engineering expertise in design, development, and support of complex systems. Leadership experience managing multiple engineering teams, setting standards, and driving consistency. Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and modern engineering practices. Ability to define priorities, delegate effectively, and coach teams to build capability. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including explaining technical concepts More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year. Our Lead Software Engineers are experts … in their field, role models in software craft and have proven experience in the design, development, and support of software products. Our DWP Digital community is building solutions that impact millions of people every day. We're doing it with modern engineering practices, cloud-native platforms, and tools that rival the best in industry. We'd love you … to join us. The skills, knowledge and experience you need: Proven software engineering expertise in design, development, and support of complex systems. Leadership experience managing multiple engineering teams, setting standards, and driving consistency. Strong knowledge of microservices, event-driven architectures, and modern engineering practices. Ability to define priorities, delegate effectively, and coach teams to build capability. Excellent stakeholder management More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, "This actually matters." This isn't another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone's ad spend. The team I'm partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They've already proven the concept. Now they're growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They're a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It's ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead AI Software Engineer - LegalTech & AI SaaS (Equity Offered) Remote-first | Manchester (occasional travel/meet-ups) £100,000 - £115,000 + Equity Are you a consultative technologist with the vision to help shape the future of SaaS & Work-flow management? We Are Dcoded have partnered with a true giant killer - Theyre building the next big thing … into the Head of Engineering, this is an opportunity to work closely with the founders and help support the growth of their product, and the team. The Role As Lead AI Software Engineer, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with a client-facing mindset. You'll be instrumental in architecting and delivering the core platform, while … technologies - experience with LLMs, Claude.AI, or Crew AI would be a huge advantage Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and the wider team to shape product direction Championing best practice in software engineering, from code quality to scalability Growing with the product - from MVP through to market-leading scale What We're Looking For A consultancy background with proven ability to More ❯

Want to lead language agnostic Tech4Good AI/Data projects impacting millions of people? If you're a seasoned Senior or Lead Engineer & love delivering next-gen Tech for stakeholders, you may be interested in these Lead and Senior Software Engineer roles, where you'd have autonomy in building language-agnostic digital platforms that … make the world smarter, safer, greener & healthier. You'd lead the UK’s most important Tech4Good projects with real variety and at the forefront of technical innovation, including AI & Data focused. Salary to £90k + comprehensive package including shares & private healthcare. Hybrid working. What's in it for you: You'll lead architecture, design & delivery of enterprise-scale More ❯

Want to lead language agnostic Tech4Good AI/Data projects impacting millions of people? If you're a seasoned Senior or Lead Engineer & love delivering next-gen Tech for stakeholders, you may be interested in these Lead and Senior Software Engineer roles, where you'd have autonomy in building language-agnostic digital platforms that … make the world smarter, safer, greener & healthier. You'd lead the UK's most important Tech4Good projects with real variety and at the forefront of technical innovation, including AI & Data focused. Salary to £90k + comprehensive package including shares & private healthcare. Hybrid working. What's in it for you: You'll lead architecture, design & delivery of enterprise-scale More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year. Our Lead Software Engineers are experts … in their field, role models in software craft and have proven experience in the design, development, and support of software products. The skills, knowledge and experience you need: Technical Leadership: Define and champion engineering standards, ensuring consistent adoption across teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure software. Frameworks & Tools: Lead the design and implementation of frameworks, tools … deployment, and monitoring of digital services. Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a technical enabler, resolving blockers, promoting reuse, and driving collaboration across engineering communities. Vision & Strategy: Shape the future of software delivery as part of the leadership team, and lead the engineering community through that transformation. Mentorship & Culture: Foster a high-performance culture, mentoring engineers and ensuring continuous professional More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year. Our Lead Software Engineers are experts … in their field, role models in software craft and have proven experience in the design, development, and support of software products. The skills, knowledge and experience you need: Technical Leadership: Define and champion engineering standards, ensuring consistent adoption across teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure software. Frameworks & Tools: Lead the design and implementation of frameworks, tools … deployment, and monitoring of digital services. Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a technical enabler, resolving blockers, promoting reuse, and driving collaboration across engineering communities. Vision & Strategy: Shape the future of software delivery as part of the leadership team, and lead the engineering community through that transformation. Mentorship & Culture: Foster a high-performance culture, mentoring engineers and ensuring continuous professional More ❯

Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce Location: Remote - 1 day a month in the office, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield are a very commutable distance to HQ If you're the kind of developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building slick digital experiences, and leading from the front - this could be your next challenge click apply for full job More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year. Our Lead Software Engineers are experts … in their field, role models in software craft and have proven experien... More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year. Our Lead Software Engineers are experts … in their field, role models in software craft and have proven experien... More ❯

DWP. Digital with Purpose. This is a great opportunity to join our community of experts at DWP Digital as a Lead Software Engineer. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We offer support and services to over 20 million daily users, and make payments worth over £195bn a year click apply for full job details More ❯