Lead Software Engineer
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Key Points
- Salary of £55,000-£65,000
- UK Nationals only due to the nature of the work
- 3-5 days per week on-site in Lincoln, depending on project requirements
- Technical leadership role working on secure, complex software projects
- Opportunity to mentor engineers whilst remaining hands-on with development
ABOUT THE CLIENT
We're working with an established technology organisation that delivers secure, high-performance software solutions within a technically complex environment. As they continue to grow, they're looking to appoint a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across a range of innovative software projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading engineering teams, driving technical standards and remaining actively involved in software development.
THE BENEFITS
- £55,000-£65,000 salary
- Company pension
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Opportunity to shape technical direction and engineering best practice
- Work on innovative, technically challenging software projects
- Collaborative engineering culture with genuine progression opportunities
- 3-5 days per week on-site, depending on project requirements
THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE
As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, helping to deliver high-quality software whilst supporting and mentoring a team of engineers. You'll work closely with stakeholders to influence technical decisions, define engineering standards and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance software development with technical oversight, coaching developers, reviewing code and driving continuous improvement across the engineering function.
LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Significant commercial experience as a Software Engineer
- Previous experience leading or mentoring software development teams
- Strong understanding of software architecture and modern engineering principles
- Experience delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions
- Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Passion for coaching and developing engineers
- Happy working 3-5 days per week on-site in Lincoln