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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/Developer (Java Spring Boot AWS) London/WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on backend focussed Software Engineer with team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead 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 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 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 Wellness More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Up to £110,000 + Bonus Central London - Hybrid Global Luxury Brand Node.JS, Typescript, AWS We’re supporting a global luxury brand with a mission to push boundaries in digital commerce innovation. They’re investing heavily in their tech ecosystem and are now looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take … and CI/CD practices. You’ll work across multiple product teams, partner with DevOps and architecture, and mentor engineers to raise the bar on technical excellence. As a Lead Software Engineer you’ll be reviewing designs, solving complex engineering challenges, ensuring knowledge is shared effectively, and helping teams work smarter at scale. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will have the following: Extensive Node.js backend development experience with deep understanding of CI/CD Proven expertise in AWS (Lambda, Fargate, CDK/Terraform or similar) Ability to simplify complexity, influence stakeholders, and create clarity in evolving environments Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with diverse technical & non-technical stakeholders Passion for More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Up to £110,000 + Bonus Central London - Hybrid Global Luxury Brand Node.JS, Typescript, AWS We're supporting a global luxury brand with a mission to push boundaries in digital commerce innovation. They're investing heavily in their tech ecosystem and are now looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take … and CI/CD practices. You'll work across multiple product teams, partner with DevOps and architecture, and mentor engineers to raise the bar on technical excellence. As a Lead Software Engineer you'll be reviewing designs, solving complex engineering challenges, ensuring knowledge is shared effectively, and helping teams work smarter at scale. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will have the following: Extensive Node.js backend development experience with deep understanding of CI/CD Proven expertise in AWS (Lambda, Fargate, CDK/Terraform or similar) Ability to simplify complexity, influence stakeholders, and create clarity in evolving environments Excellent communication skills and ability to partner with diverse technical & non-technical stakeholders Passion for 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 Are you an aspiring, ambitious engineer with skills across the stack who wants to drive AI focused innovation using the latest technology solutions? This is the role for you! I am privileged to be partnering with a SaaS Startup that combines the best in traditional automation technology with the latest innovations in Generative … autonomy to innovate or a failed technical founder who wants to put what you have learnt into a new venture. They are a very open-minded bunch! Being a Lead Software Engineer isn't always an easy job but if you have the willingness to truly innovate as the business scales with the commitment and drive to … want to play an integral part in shaping the success of one of the most exciting start up's in the Midlands please apply now to find out more. Lead Software Engineer Bristol £90,000 plus equity More ❯

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/Team Lead Manchester/WFH to £80k 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 … dental and optical Various wellness experiences, gym subsidy, cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and much more Diverse, supportive environment with great career progression opportunities Your role: As a Lead 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 …/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/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 ❯

Circuit Mind we believe that this is wrong and we are on a mission to fix it, triggering the future of hardware design. We are creating an entirely new software engine for circuit boards, that takes as inputs the requirements of a circuit board and automatically outputs a complete design, ready for manufacture. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll create simple and elegant solutions to difficult technical problems that the world has not solved before. You will work in close collaboration with a highly-functioning team of software, electronics, algorithm engineers and product managers. Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team and in-house hardware engineers to understand the problems of hardware engineering teams. … Plan, design, develop, test and iterate on the software solutions to those problems, accounting for functional and non-functional requirements. Co-design, pair on, and review the development work of other lead software developers. You’ll work on the entire company's backend code base: data models, algorithms, data pipelines, infrastructure, APIs, complex database queries, ML models. More ❯

Circuit Mind we believe that this is wrong and we are on a mission to fix it, triggering the future of hardware design. We are creating an entirely new software engine for circuit boards, that takes as inputs the requirements of a circuit board and automatically outputs a complete design, ready for manufacture. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll create simple and elegant solutions to difficult technical problems that the world has not solved before. You will work in close collaboration with a highly-functioning team of software, electronics, algorithm engineers and product managers. Responsibilities Collaborate with the product team and in-house hardware engineers to understand the problems of hardware engineering teams. … Plan, design, develop, test and iterate on the software solutions to those problems, accounting for functional and non-functional requirements. Co-design, pair on, and review the development work of other lead software developers. You’ll work on the entire company's backend code base: data models, algorithms, data pipelines, infrastructure, APIs, complex database queries, ML models. More ❯

Lead C C# Software Engineer Stevenage Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits! We’re working with a defence technology partner seeking a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join their expanding Simulation and Experimentation division. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, driving innovation in synthetic environments and weapon system representation … a critical role in developing system architectures and simulation frameworks that support experimentation and system validation for some of the world’s most advanced defence technologies. Leading a small software development team delivering high-quality simulation components. Contributing to the evolution of synthetic and experimental environments used for weapon system analysis. Applying C-family programming expertise to solve real … cross-functional teams to integrate models, real products and visualisation tools (including AR/VR). Supporting innovation initiatives across the complete product lifecycle. What's required for this Lead C C# Software Engineer position? Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Software Engineer with strong knowledge of C++ and C# . A creative More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Surrey Salary: c.£75,000 Overview An excellent opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join a leading technology business developing high-performance electronic and communication systems for use in regulated, safety-critical environments. We’re seeking an experienced embedded software engineer who has worked on human-interfaced … equipment —ideally within telecommunications, avionics, defence, or other regulated sectors —and is confident taking projects through the full software lifecycle from requirements analysis to release . Purpose of the Role To design, develop, test, and deliver high-quality embedded software to agreed schedules and standards, supporting new and existing product developments. Key Responsibilities Design, code, debug, test, and … maintain embedded software in C. Develop and implement application logic, device drivers, communication protocols, and human-machine interfaces. Work closely with hardware and software engineers to deliver product features and ensure seamless integration. Take responsibility for requirement analysis, software design, documentation, and traceability in line with company and regulatory standards. Participate in peer reviews, continuous improvement, and More ❯

Are you an experienced software engineer looking to lead a high-performing team, drive innovation, and shape the future of cutting-edge applications? A leading organisation in the financial services sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of … a 20% bonus, and an exceptional benefits package. About the Role As the Lead Software Engineer working with a team of Full Stack Software Engineers, you will oversee the strategic development and delivery of Java, React, and Python-based applications, ensuring their scalability, robustness, and performance. Working on-site three days per week, you'll lead talented teams and play a pivotal role in advancing software engineering practices, tools, and methodologies to support a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning with business objectives and priorities. Lead, mentor, and inspire software engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Drive the architecture and development More ❯

Are you an experienced software engineer looking to lead a high-performing team, drive innovation, and shape the future of cutting-edge applications? A leading organisation in the financial services sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of … a 20% bonus, and an exceptional benefits package. About the Role As the Lead Software Engineer working with a team of Full Stack Software Engineers, you will oversee the strategic development and delivery of Java, React, and Python-based applications, ensuring their scalability, robustness, and performance. Working on-site three days per week, you’ll lead talented teams and play a pivotal role in advancing software engineering practices, tools, and methodologies to support a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the software engineering strategy, aligning with business objectives and priorities. Lead, mentor, and inspire software engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Drive the architecture and development More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (React/Node.js) - UK Remote £80,000 - £90,000 | Fully Remote | Full-time Are you an experienced software engineer with a passion for front-end development and a proven track record in React? We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a small but talented team while … with hands-on coding, giving you the opportunity to shape the direction of a modern SaaS platform while staying close to the craft. What You'll Do Take the lead on front-end development, driving high-quality user experiences using React and TypeScript. Contribute directly to the product codebase, designing and delivering scalable, performant features. Review code for consistency … and TypeScript. Demonstrable experience building responsive, scalable web applications. Experience with Node.js and integrating REST APIs. Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar). Proven ability to lead and mentor engineers, with hands-on leadership experience. A track record of process improvement and driving engineering best practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Nice-to-haves: Knowledge of More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We re seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within … ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You ll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company s cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all … software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We're seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within … ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You'll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company's cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all … software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within … ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You’ll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company’s cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all … software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (must be based in UK) United Kingdom PolyAI automates customer service through lifelike voice assistants that let customers lead a conversation. Our voice assistants make it possible for businesses to deliver outstanding customer service that rivals their human agents. Our customers, which include the world's leading logos, are expanding how they use … our platform, driving automation of critical customer service operations and integrating PolyAI into their daily customer service workflows. PolyAI automates customer service through lifelike voice assistants that let customers lead a conversation. Our voice assistants make it possible for businesses to deliver outstanding customer service that rivals their human agents. Our customers, which include the world's leading logos … are expanding how they use our platform, driving automation of critical customer service operations and integrating PolyAI into their daily customer service workflows. We're looking for talented Lead Software Engineersto join one of our three high impact teams: Voice , Data , and Product Engineering . All three teams work closely together, share high engineering standards, and solve challenging More ❯

Lead Embedded Software Engineer We’re looking for an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to take technical ownership of complex, safety-critical engine control system projects. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers, shaping the development of embedded control software that keeps aircraft engines performing safely and efficiently in the toughest … an opportunity to work on cutting-edge control systems - leading from the front, mentoring others, and driving excellence across requirements, architecture, and compliance. We’re seeking a highly experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to guide the development of safety-critical control software used in advanced engineering systems. If you’re motivated by technical challenge, precision, and … the responsibility of creating software that directly impacts performance and safety, this opportunity is built for you. What You’ll Do Provide technical leadership to a large engineering team developing embedded software for control and monitoring systems. Direct the capture, structuring, and validation of software requirements within an end-to-end traceability framework. Ensure that all development More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (Frontend/Mobile) 📍 Hybrid - Cardiff, 2 days per week in office 💰 £90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Want to shape UI & Mobile for a pioneering Tech business? If you're a passionate Lead Software Engineer who loves guiding small Engineering teams to deliver modern, high-quality mobile & web … great opportunity for someone who loves coding & leading people, driving innovation, and influencing architecture as we evolve from a legacy stack toward Go and Python. What you’ll do Lead and mentor a talented, agile engineering team. Build and release high-performance mobile and web applications. Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to deliver outstanding experiences. Champion best … practices in testing, quality, and continuous delivery. What we’re looking for Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or Technical Lead . Tech agnostic - you'll use React (Typescript) & React Native but are keen for broad experience across Frontend/UI rather than a particular stack Experience delivering customer-facing digital products at scale. Want to learn More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (Frontend/Mobile) Hybrid - Cardiff, 2 days per week in office £90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + excellent benefits Want to shape UI & Mobile for a pioneering Tech business? If you're a passionate Lead Software Engineer who loves guiding small Engineering teams to deliver modern, high-quality mobile & web … great opportunity for someone who loves coding & leading people, driving innovation, and influencing architecture as we evolve from a legacy stack toward Go and Python. What you'll do Lead and mentor a talented, agile engineering team. Build and release high-performance mobile and web applications. Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to deliver outstanding experiences. Champion best … practices in testing, quality, and continuous delivery. What we're looking for Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or Technical Lead . Tech agnostic - you'll use React (Typescript) & React Native but are keen for broad experience across Frontend/UI rather than a particular stack Experience delivering customer-facing digital products at scale. Want to learn More ❯

Are you an experienced Lead Engineer looking who enjoys green field development? As a Lead Engineer, have you enjoyed working in rapid scale-up environments where you've had direct access to senior leadership, significant influence on technical strategy alongside fostering a culture of best practice and technical innovation within your teams. Our client, profitable, well … funded and growing at 30% YoY, is looking for a Lead Engineer to run their Web Apps team. Having found product/market fit, now is a key inflection point as they embark on a major re-engineering effort to position themselves for scale and to support the large backlog of clients ready to onboard to their platform. … As an established Lead Engineer, you'll have experience of the following: At least 10+ years commercial software engineering experience, across front and Back End tech stacks A STEM degree, with a solid understanding of software engineering/computer science fundamentals While a polyglot mindset is important, a background in a strongly typed OO language is More ❯