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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 with a path to CTO Location : London, E14 5RE (Hybrid) Job Type : Full-Time A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity Were BroadbandUK. We help millions each year make better broadband decisions, because fast, reliable internet improves everyday lives. Weve already launched the UKs first address-level price comparison service, built a speed test used … with brands like Currys, Openreach, and The Telegraph. But were just getting started. Were a high-growth, revenue-generating startup entering an exciting new phase. Were looking for a Lead Software Engineer with a path to CTO to join our founding team and help shape the future of connectivity in the UK. This is a rare opportunity … knit, ambitious team where youll learn quickly and work on challenges that matter, and we hope youll enjoy the journey as much as we do. What youll do As Lead Software Engineer and co-founder, youll play a critical role in shaping the future of BroadbandUK. Youll work directly with the CEO and co-founders to: Mentor More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Central London – Javascript/Swift API – £85,000 + Benefits Hybrid: 2–3 Days in office Lead Software Engineer, with strong Javascript and ideally Swift API skills is required by a market leading software firm to join its' high-performing software engineering team in Central London. This is a … hands-on role combining coding with a focus on designing scalable, secure, and performant systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead architecture and design of complex software solutions. Mentor engineering teams and guide technical decision-making. Drive best practices across architecture, code quality, and delivery. Required Skills & Experience: Proven background as a Lead Software Engineer Strong experience with … Experience working with APIs Exposure to Swift Vapor or Swift API development nice to have but not essential Experience with Typescript or Angular Experience in small or mid-sized software companies. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Salary: £85,000pa Location: Central London, 2-3 days onsite This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lead Software Engineer 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 ❯

A Lead Software Engineer with a proven background in Embedded Software development, a good appreciation 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). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits … package. This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications – delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A University Electronic Engineering related education. Extensive … hands-on experience with embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. 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 industry sectors highly beneficial. Experience of commercial and More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java AWS) London/WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on Backend Software Engineer with team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead Backend Software Engineer role at a global FinTech/CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as … one of the UKs top employers. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you'll join a fairly new team working on a new crypto offering and split your time between hands-on development with people management (70/30). You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineers and ensure code quality, observability, scalability and security are … architectures You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills, you're comfortable working with other teams and business stakeholders W hat's in it for you: As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £115k + Bonus Pension, Private Medical Care, Life Assurance Option to buy or sell holiday days More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java AWS) London/WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on Backend Software Engineer with team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead Backend Software Engineer role at a global FinTech/CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as … one of the UKs top employers. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you'll join a fairly new team working on a new crypto offering and split your time between hands-on development with people management (70/30). You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineers and ensure code quality, observability, scalability and security are … architectures You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills, you're comfortable working with other teams and business stakeholders W hat's in it for you: As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £115k + Bonus Pension, Private Medical Care, Life Assurance Option to buy or sell holiday days More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/Developer (C# .Net Azure SaaS) Reigate/WFH to £100k Do you have expertise with C# cloud based development combined with technical/team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career, in a senior, hands-on leadership role working on complex and technically challenging systems with continual learning opportunities a global Fintech. … As a Lead Software Engineer you'll manage three Agile teams comprising around ten experienced software engineers, responsible for the flagship SaaS insurance platform that handles 4 billion requests per month. You'll play a key role in architecting, designing and developing new features and enhancements whilst ensuring high levels of security, reliability, maintainability, usability and … office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. About you: You have expertise with C# .Net Core backend software development, having worked on large, scalable systems with complexity You have a strong knowledge of Azure, SaaS, PaaS, microservices You have strong technical and team leadership experience You are More ❯

Lead Software Engineer/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 ❯

Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and … best practices. As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production. Key … Responsibilities as Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps): Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems Collaborate with More ❯

Our client, a leading technology company based in Cambridge, is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps) to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in DevOps, build automation, and embedded software to take on a leadership role shaping delivery pipelines and … best practices. As the Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps), you will be responsible for leading the design, maintenance, and optimisation of build and release processes for embedded systems. You’ll drive automation, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality embedded software into production. Key … Responsibilities as Lead Embedded Software Engineer (DevOps): Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for embedded software projects Own and evolve build systems, source control, and release processes Automate and streamline build, test, and integration workflows across the team Provide technical leadership and mentorship in DevOps practices for embedded systems Collaborate with More ❯

A Lead Software Engineer with a proven background in Embedded Software development, a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. Youll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits package. … This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A University Electronic Engineering related education. Extensive hands … on experience with embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. 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 industry sectors highly beneficial. Experience of commercial and delivery 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 (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 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 Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bristol (Aztec West) Day Rate: 500-650 per day Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in the office per week) About the Role: RC Fornax is a veteran-owned engineering consultancy delivering high-value solutions for complex, safety-critical systems in industries where reliability and precision are paramount. We are seeking a visionary and … highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead the development of an AI-powered platform that will revolutionise engineering outsourcing, recruitment and defence procurement. This role combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) with deep software engineering expertise to create tools that enhance transparency, efficiency, and strategic decision-making in complex procurement environments. Key … Responsibilities: Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled software solutions tailored to defence procurement challenges. Build scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate with existing procurement platforms and data sources. Collaborate with stakeholders across defence, government, and industry to understand requirements and validate solutions. Ensure compliance with defence standards, cybersecurity protocols, and ethical AI principles. Lead technical architecture decisions 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 More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - C#/Go/SQL Server/Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to £100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to … ve created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given More ❯

Embark on a transformative journey as a Lead Software Engineer at Barclays, our vision is clear –To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. To be successful as a Lead Software Engineer, you should have experience with: Highly skilled … software engineer with good knowledge of modern architectures with a working knowledge of containerisation. Good knowledge of Gen AI Agentic frameworks including Langgraph, Crewai. AWS and Azure working knowledge with certification to evidence skills. Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include Python, Java AWS Bedrock Able to solve multi-layered problems with little support. You may be assessed … strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The Location of your role is Knutsford. Purpose of the role To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Accountabilities Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety, security, and transportation. … air traffic safety and efficiency, our proven track record and industry-leading innovations make us the worlds most trusted air traffic control partner. We are now looking for a Software Engineering Lead, based primarily at Whiteley and the surrounding client sites, to join our growing team in delivering change and new functionality to the current air traffic systems. … If this sounds like the kind of environment you can thrive, keep reading! As the software engineering lead, you will be responsible for a multi-functional team delivering a complex programme of transformation and functional changes. Your role will encompass managing the schedule and costs across multiple deliveries, change requests and new functional capabilities. Accountable to the engineer More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Java (Digital Consultancy) – London – Hybrid – up to £110K We’re working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact … leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: • Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. • Lead technical direction across multiple … development and API architecture. • Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. • Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. • Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. • Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. • Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/ More ❯