Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid, London, UK – Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits

Uneek has partnered with a leading global provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers to support them in their search for a Lead Software Engineer to join their growing product engineering organisation. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working from their central London office.

Our client builds cutting-edge, cloud-native platforms that support electricity, gas, and water providers with customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they help utilities embrace digital transformation and the journey to net zero.

As Lead Software Engineer, you will take technical ownership of a cross-functional product team, guiding engineers through complex challenges while remaining hands-on with code. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering Managers to shape solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer or established team lead looking to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment.

Key Details:

• Salary: Up to £90,000 + strong benefits package
• Location: London (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week in-office)

Experience Required:

• Strong hands-on development experience with an object-oriented programming language, ideally TypeScript or Java
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in an agile, product-focused environment
• Solid understanding of software design principles, clean code practices, and scalable architecture
• Background in building and maintaining cloud-native applications (AWS or Azure preferred)
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to technical direction and solution design
• Passion for developing people, improving code quality, and fostering a collaborative team culture
• Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for engineering excellence across disciplines

Uneek is a professional organisation, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not intend to discriminate through the language or content of this advert.