1 to 25 of 27 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the North of England

Lead Software Engineer | Competitive salary | Hybrid | Manchester or London About the Role SR2 are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who’ve recently secured several major public sector projects – and they’re looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to help design, build, and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions across their portfolio. You’ll … work hands-on across both front-end and back-end technologies, contributing to enterprise-scale software that has a tangible public impact. Collaborating closely with Engineers, Delivery managers, and stakeholders, you’ll ensure solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, thrives in a collaborative … and collaboration - giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how digital services are built and delivered across the public sector. If you’re a Senior or Lead Software Engineer who loves working across modern technologies, delivering impactful solutions, and helping shape engineering best practice – apply now More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/Developer (C# .Net) Newcastle onsite to £150k Well funded Fintech scale-up is seeking a skilled backend focussed Software Engineer with strong technical leadership skills. As a Lead Software Engineer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs, and microservices that handle data processing … expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit (will also consider other OO languages e.g. C++, Java) You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems You … contribution Continuous career development opportunities Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer/Developer (C# .Net Core) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer Manchester/WFH to £80k Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong Java skills? You could be working on complex and interesting systems using the latest technology within a diverse … supportive environment whilst enjoying a range of perks and continual learning opportunities at a global games software house. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will play a key role in guiding and inspiring a small, high-performing development team, working on real-time in sports betting applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands …/WFH: You'll join the team in Central Manchester three days a week with flexibility to work from home twice a week. About you: You have strong backend software engineering skills and experience You have strong Java, Spring and AWS experience You also have experience with Kafka for data streaming You have a good knowledge of Docker and 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 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 ❯

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 ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Manchester (Hybrid) Lead the development of real-time, large- scale systems used by millions of users across the UK, North America and South Africa. This is a chance to work on business-critical software that directly drives user engagement and revenue. Hybrid role based in Manchester city centre (2 days per week … between the Engineering team and Senior Management, communicating project status and technical challenges Assume a leadership role in the company, representing the Engineering team and promoting best practices in software development. Feature development and evaluation of the tooling processes both in development and deployment alongside the Platform Engineering team. Help resolve complex software challenges and drive performance optimization. … to the development team, including code reviews, mentoring and ensuring the platform coding standards are being adhered to. Ensure that development processes and technologies are up-to-date Document software design, code, and test procedures Participate in the estimation of software projects and lead the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentor junior members of the team and More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Manchester (Hybrid) Lead the development of real-time, large-scale systems used by millions of users across the UK, North America and South Africa. This is a chance to work on business-critical software that directly drives user engagement and revenue. Hybrid role based in Manchester city centre (2 days per week … between the Engineering team and Senior Management, communicating project status and technical challenges Assume a leadership role in the company, representing the Engineering team and promoting best practices in software development. Feature development and evaluation of the tooling processes both in development and deployment alongside the Platform Engineering team. Help resolve complex software challenges and drive performance optimization. … to the development team, including code reviews, mentoring and ensuring the platform coding standards are being adhered to. Ensure that development processes and technologies are up-to-date Document software design, code, and test procedures Participate in the estimation of software projects and lead the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentor junior members of the team and More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Manchester (Hybrid) Lead the development of real-time, large-scale systems used by millions of users across the UK, North America and South Africa. This is a chance to work on business-critical software that directly drives user engagement and revenue. Hybrid role based in Manchester city centre (2 days per week … between the Engineering team and Senior Management, communicating project status and technical challenges Assume a leadership role in the company, representing the Engineering team and promoting best practices in software development. Feature development and evaluation of the tooling processes both in development and deployment alongside the Platform Engineering team. Help resolve complex software challenges and drive performance optimization. … to the development team, including code reviews, mentoring and ensuring the platform coding standards are being adhered to. Ensure that development processes and technologies are up-to-date Document software design, code, and test procedures Participate in the estimation of software projects and lead the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentor junior members of the team and More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Manchester (Hybrid) Lead the development of real-time, large-scale systems used by millions of users across the UK, North America and South Africa. This is a chance to work on business-critical software that directly drives user engagement and revenue. Hybrid role based in Manchester city centre (2 days per week … between the Engineering team and Senior Management, communicating project status and technical challenges Assume a leadership role in the company, representing the Engineering team and promoting best practices in software development. Feature development and evaluation of the tooling processes both in development and deployment alongside the Platform Engineering team. Help resolve complex software challenges and drive performance optimization. … to the development team, including code reviews, mentoring and ensuring the platform coding standards are being adhered to. Ensure that development processes and technologies are up-to-date Document software design, code, and test procedures Participate in the estimation of software projects and lead the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentor junior members of the team and More ❯

Brand New Lead Software Engineer Role!!! 🌟 Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a genuine interest in a consultancy role, looking to contribute to the creation of greenfield, bespoke tech-for-good solutions for a public sector clients? In this pivotal position, you will lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions … and support for professional certifications in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Do: 🔹 Create Custom Solutions : Work closely with the client to understand their challenges and develop innovative, scalable software solutions that handle vast amounts of data and transactions. 🔹 Technical Proficiency : Utilize modern programming languages (Java/.NET/Python, etc.), distributed system architectures (e.g., microservices), and cloud technologies … technical solutions. 🔹 Client Engagement : Be client-facing, facilitating discussions to ensure alignment on technical strategies and best practices. The ability to make technical decisions with clients is a must. 🔹 Lead and Mentor : Provide subject matter expertise and support the development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. 🔹 Agile Delivery : Work in Agile delivery environments to More ❯

Brand New Lead Software Engineer Role!!! 🌟 Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a genuine interest in a consultancy role, looking to contribute to the creation of greenfield, bespoke tech-for-good solutions for a public sector clients? In this pivotal position, you will lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions … and support for professional certifications in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Do: 🔹 Create Custom Solutions : Work closely with the client to understand their challenges and develop innovative, scalable software solutions that handle vast amounts of data and transactions. 🔹 Technical Proficiency : Utilize modern programming languages (Java/.NET/Python, etc.), distributed system architectures (e.g., microservices), and cloud technologies … technical solutions. 🔹 Client Engagement : Be client-facing, facilitating discussions to ensure alignment on technical strategies and best practices. The ability to make technical decisions with clients is a must. 🔹 Lead and Mentor : Provide subject matter expertise and support the development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. 🔹 Agile Delivery : Work in Agile delivery environments to More ❯

Brand New Lead Software Engineer Role!!! 🌟 Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a genuine interest in a consultancy role, looking to contribute to the creation of greenfield, bespoke tech-for-good solutions for a public sector clients? In this pivotal position, you will lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions … and support for professional certifications in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Do: 🔹 Create Custom Solutions : Work closely with the client to understand their challenges and develop innovative, scalable software solutions that handle vast amounts of data and transactions. 🔹 Technical Proficiency : Utilize modern programming languages (Java/.NET/Python, etc.), distributed system architectures (e.g., microservices), and cloud technologies … technical solutions. 🔹 Client Engagement : Be client-facing, facilitating discussions to ensure alignment on technical strategies and best practices. The ability to make technical decisions with clients is a must. 🔹 Lead and Mentor : Provide subject matter expertise and support the development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. 🔹 Agile Delivery : Work in Agile delivery environments to More ❯

Lead Engineer – Enterprise Logistics Platform Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 8 (6 direct reports) About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS leader operating at true enterprise scale, delivering complex, cloud-native software platforms that power some of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. With a focus on innovation, resilience … and performance, they design and build next-generation products that transform how industries connect, transact, and operate. You’ll be joining a high-performing engineering division where software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions … of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used by thousands of partners and service providers every day. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving More ❯

Lead Engineer – Enterprise Logistics Platform Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 8 (6 direct reports) About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS leader operating at true enterprise scale, delivering complex, cloud-native software platforms that power some of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. With a focus on innovation, resilience … and performance, they design and build next-generation products that transform how industries connect, transact, and operate. You’ll be joining a high-performing engineering division where software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions … of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used by thousands of partners and service providers every day. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving More ❯

Lead Engineer – Enterprise Logistics Platform Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 8 (6 direct reports) About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS leader operating at true enterprise scale, delivering complex, cloud-native software platforms that power some of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. With a focus on innovation, resilience … and performance, they design and build next-generation products that transform how industries connect, transact, and operate. You’ll be joining a high-performing engineering division where software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions … of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used by thousands of partners and service providers every day. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Hybrid (12 days a week, Stockport) 7080k Most senior engineers get to a point where they dont just want to code whats in front of them they want to influence how its built. Thats what this role is about. The business is scaling quickly and the engineering function is still being shaped. Youll be … standards, and mentoring the team while staying close to the code. Its a genuine step up into leadership with the freedom to do things properly. What youll be doing: Lead on technical design and solution decisions. Stay hands-on with .NET and JavaScript/TypeScript builds. Coach, review and guide engineers to raise the standard. Help drive clean, scalable More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid (1–2 days a week, Stockport) – £70–80k Most senior engineers get to a point where they don’t just want to code what’s in front of them — they want to influence how it’s built. That’s what this role is about. The business is scaling quickly and the engineering function … mentoring the team — while staying close to the code. It’s a genuine step up into leadership with the freedom to do things properly. What you’ll be doing: Lead on technical design and solution decisions. Stay hands-on with .NET and JavaScript/TypeScript builds. Coach, review and guide engineers to raise the standard. Help drive clean, scalable More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid (1–2 days a week, Stockport) – £70–80k Most senior engineers get to a point where they don’t just want to code what’s in front of them — they want to influence how it’s built. That’s what this role is about. The business is scaling quickly and the engineering function … mentoring the team — while staying close to the code. It’s a genuine step up into leadership with the freedom to do things properly. What you’ll be doing: Lead on technical design and solution decisions. Stay hands-on with .NET and JavaScript/TypeScript builds. Coach, review and guide engineers to raise the standard. Help drive clean, scalable More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid (1-2 days a week, Stockport) - £70-80k Most senior engineers get to a point where they don't just want to code what's in front of them - they want to influence how it's built. That's what this role is about. The business is scaling quickly and the engineering … mentoring the team - while staying close to the code. It's a genuine step up into leadership with the freedom to do things properly. What you'll be doing: Lead on technical design and solution decisions. Stay hands-on with .NET and JavaScript/TypeScript builds. Coach, review and guide engineers to raise the standard. Help drive clean, scalable More ❯