Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Backend / Cloud / AI-Focused

We’re working with a fast-growing, product-led technology company building modern customer experience software.

They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help design and build scalable backend systems, while also contributing to architecture and engineering direction within a small, high-performing team.

This is a hands-on role with real ownership - ideal for engineers who enjoy building and shipping production systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing and building scalable backend services and APIs
  • Working with cloud-native infrastructure (primarily AWS)
  • Developing microservices and event-driven systems
  • Contributing to AI-enabled workflows and automation
  • Improving CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
  • Collaborating with product and leadership on technical decisions
  • Owning features from concept through to deployment

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong backend engineering experience (Python, Go, Node, Java, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
  • Experience building APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
  • Ability to take ownership and deliver independently
  • Interest in working with modern tools and AI-assisted development

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures
  • Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
  • Experience building or using AI-powered tools
  • Background in startup or scale-up environments

Why Join?

  • Work in a high-impact, product-focused environment
  • Real ownership over engineering decisions
  • Small team, fast-moving culture
  • Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI tooling
  • Clear opportunity to influence architecture and product direction

For more information, send your CV to w.norris@tenthrevolution.com

Job Details

Company
Tenth Revolution Group
Location
Leeds, UK
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