Lead Software Engineer (London Area)

Lead Software Engineer | Node.js, Microservices, Cloud | Data-Driven Insights Company

Join a fast-growing data and intelligence company supporting the asset management industry. With 600+ people and big investments in tech, they’re rebuilding core platforms to scale fast and unlock the full value of their proprietary data.

They’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help drive this next phase. You’ll lead a new squad focused on building scalable, event-driven backend services in Node.js, working alongside React, Python, and PHP engineers in a modern, cross-functional setup.

Expect real impact, from architecture decisions to hands-on coding, mentoring, and improving delivery practices. It’s a high-ownership role in a product-focused environment where engineering is central to the company’s growth.

This is a London-based hybrid role with 2 to 3 days a week in the office. The team is social and energetic, and the company offers a strong set of benefits, including complimentary breakfast and regular team events.

What you will bring:

• Strong experience with Node.js and modern backend frameworks (Express or NestJS preferred)
• Solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with PHP and TypeScript is a plus
• Experience working in a cross-functional agile team
• Exposure to CI/CD, microservices, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and improving service performance
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical direction

What you will do:

• Lead backend efforts across a squad, owning key services and collaborating with frontend and full-stack developers
• Design and build scalable, event-driven backend systems
• Guide architecture, service health, tech debt priorities and roadmap
• Mentor backend developers and drive best practices in coding, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with product and design teams to ship high-quality features
• Stay up to date with emerging tech and bring in modern patterns where it adds value

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 24 days to start, rising to 29 days
• Parental Leave: Enhanced provisions for growing families
• Health & Wellness: Medicash (Health Cash Plans) and dedicated wellness days
• Flexibility: Flexible Fridays and hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
• Additional Perks: Birthday day off, travel loan scheme, charity days, daily breakfast, and regular social events

Lead Software Engineer | Node.js, Microservices, Cloud | Data-Driven Insights Company