1 to 25 of 111 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the UK

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Burns Sheehan
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
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 … 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 ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital … solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital … solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Bristol, Avon, South West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital … solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£90,000
Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital … solutions across diverse industries. What youll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer : Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices Working closely with clients ...

Lead Software Engineer SaaS Python Rust Elixir

Hiring Organisation
Client Server
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Lead Software Engineer/Developer (SaaS Python Rust Elixir) Remote UK to £115k Do you have expertise with backend software engineering? You could be progressing your career in as a hands-on Lead Software Engineer role as part of a friendly and supportive … from any EU country Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks (e.g. LGBTIQA+, Women's Networking group) Your role: As a Lead Software Engineer you will architect, design, develop and maintain scalable SaaS systems, collaborating closely with stakeholders, product managers and engineering managers ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
VIQU IT
Location
Milton Keynes, Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£80000 - £85000/annum
role: Lead Software Engineer Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum Location: Milton Keynes (twice a week on site) VIQU IT have partnered with a growing but established SaaS organisation who are hiring a Lead Software Engineer to play a key role in shaping … technical direction of the products, and lead a team of five software engineers. The role will involve hands on technical leadership, running architecture reviews, managing and mentoring engineers and ensuring projects are delivered successfully. It is an opportunity to shape engineering standards at a company at a pivotal ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
CyberForce Global
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Lead Software Engineer: Cyber Startup Location: London (or can easily commute for two days per month to London headquarter) We're partnering with a well-funded, cybersecurity intelligence company building a next-generation third-party and supply chain risk platform. They are now looking to bring … lead software engineer - someone who wants real ownership, architectural influence, and the chance to help shape the company. The Opportunity You'll join as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, working closely with the Director of Engineering to: Design and build scalable backend services (TypeScript ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
CyberForce Global
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
Lead Software Engineer: Cyber Startup Location: London (or can easily commute for two days per month to London headquarter) We're partnering with a well-funded, cybersecurity intelligence company building a next-generation third-party and supply chain risk platform. They are now looking to bring … lead software engineer - someone who wants real ownership, architectural influence, and the chance to help shape the company. The Opportunity You’ll join as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, working closely with the Director of Engineering to: Design and build scalable backend services (TypeScript ...

Lead Software Engineer (Python)

Hiring Organisation
Circuit Mind
Location
London, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
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. … 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 ...

Lead Software Engineer (Python)

Hiring Organisation
Circuit Mind
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
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. … 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 ...

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Recruitment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - Public Sector Digital Transformation Location: UK (Fully Remote) Security Clearance: SC cleared/eligible Lead engineering teams building modern, impactful digital services for the UK public sector. We're supporting a purpose-driven digital consultancy in hiring a Lead Software Engineer to guide multidisciplinary teams on high-profile transformation programmes. You'll shape architectures, lead delivery, mentor engineers, and drive best-practice engineering - all while helping public sector organisations improve services for people and communities. If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys leadership, hands ...

Software Engineer / Team Lead

Hiring Organisation
Client Server
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Software Engineer/Team Lead (Elixir Rust Scala Ruby Python) Remote UK to £115k Do you enjoy working with a range of programming languages, taking ownership of projects and developing others? You could be progressing your career in as a hands-on Software Engineer/… Team Lead as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence; their platform enables an insurance quote to be made to the consumer within 60 seconds, using just 4 clicks. Your role ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
VIQU IT Recruitment
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£85,000
Lead Software Engineer Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week) Up to £85,000 per annum + benefits VIQU have partnered with a SaaS provider delivering a cloud-native platform used across higher education, conferencing, and accommodation environments. They are seeking a Lead Senior Engineer … play a key part in modernising practices, improving quality, and supporting the continued evolution of a scalable AWS-based platform. Key Responsibilities of the Lead Senior Engineer: • Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable SaaS solutions. • Contribute hands-on to development, code reviews, and technical decision ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Morson Edge
Location
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£90,000
Lead Software Engineer opportunity - 90k+Bonus+Equity - Fully Remote (Once a month meetup in Manchester or Leeds) Morson Edge are seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer with Golang experience to join a major replatforming and migration project focused on modernising existing software platforms and infrastructure. … ready, enabling on-demand deployment and delivery through a Docker and Kubernetes-based stack. You will work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams, combining software engineering expertise with a strong operational mindset. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a large-scale migration ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson McCade
Location
United Kingdom
Lead Software Engineer (Azure/Node.js) – Contract Start: ASAP End date: October 2026 Band: 3 Location: Remote – (Just up to 2 days per month on-site in Nottingham) Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer to own the technical delivery … leadership, guiding a team of engineers while ensuring high standards of quality, security, and architectural best practice. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who enjoys leading by example and driving technical excellence across enterprise-scale platforms. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of cloud-native ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Talent
Location
Slough, Berkshire, UK
Employment Type
Full-time
Lead Software Engineer | Major Legacy Transformation (NPPV3 & SC Required) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London/Remote Hybrid Duration: 6–12 Months Clearance: Active NPPV3 and SC Clearance (Essential) The Opportunity Our client, a premier global consultancy, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer … Clearance. We cannot consider candidates without these active clearances due to the immediate start date. Leadership: Experience leading technical teams through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within a consultancy or government framework. Availability: Must be available to start within 1–2 weeks. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Talent
Location
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Lead Software Engineer | Major Legacy Transformation (NPPV3 & SC Required) Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: London/Remote Hybrid Duration: 6–12 Months Clearance: Active NPPV3 and SC Clearance (Essential) The Opportunity Our client, a premier global consultancy, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer … Clearance . We cannot consider candidates without these active clearances due to the immediate start date. Leadership: Experience leading technical teams through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within a consultancy or government framework. Availability: Must be available to start within 1–2 weeks. Preferred Skills (Nice to Have ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 100,000 Annual
Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Anson Mccade
Location
Bristol, Somerset, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 100,000 Annual
Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
iDPP
Location
Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Lead Software Engineer Active SC Clearance Essential Our client, an innovative UK technology company is building a next-generation AI platform for defence and health applications . Their systems operate in highly regulated, mission-critical environments where reliability, security, and performance truly matter. Were looking … Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of key platform components, guide architectural decisions, and mentor engineers as we scale. This is a hands-on leadership role youll be writing code, shaping systems, and directly influencing the future of the platform. This is a genuine ground-floor ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
iDPP
Location
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 100,000 Annual
Lead Software Engineer Active SC Clearance Essential Our client, an innovative UK technology company is building a next-generation AI platform for defence and health applications . Their systems operate in highly regulated, mission-critical environments where reliability, security, and performance truly matter. Were looking … Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of key platform componen click apply for full job details ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Futures
Location
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Manufacturing Futures seek to appoint a Principal Embedded Software Engineer working predominantly in embedded C. It's a really exciting time to join a market leader in a rapidly growing industry with an ever growing customer base. You will take the lead on your own projects … part of an inter-disciplinary engineering team, regularly liaising with mechanical and electronics engineers. This Principal Embedded Software Engineer role is a hands-on design position developing embedded software but it would be beneficial if you had previous experience supervising a team. Career progression can be rapid ...

Lead Software Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Bright Purple Resourcing
Location
Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£65,000
Lead Software Engineer - Flight Systems, Space Technology - Scotland Does the idea of working at the forefront of the space industry excite you? Bright Purple are hiring for a leading UK-based space technology scale-up, with a 10+ year history of developing software used on real … spacecraft missions worldwide. Its products help organisations develop reliable, reusable flight software more quickly, using modern engineering approaches. The business is employee-owned, growing rapidly, and driven by a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration and long-term thinking. Don't worry - you do not require prior space ...

Lead Software Engineer SaaS Python Rust Elixir

Hiring Organisation
Client Server
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 100,000 Annual
Lead Software Engineer/Developer (SaaS Python Rust Elixir) Remote UK to £115k Do you have expertise with backend software engineering? You could be progressing your career in as a hands-on Lead Software Engineer role as part of a friendly and supportive ...