Lead Software Engineer (United Kingdom)

Lead Engineer / Architect – Contract (6+ Months)

React | .NET | System Architecture | UK Payroll | API & ETL Pipelines

Remote (UK-focused) | Start: ASAP

We're hiring a Lead Engineer / Architect to shape the future of UK payroll reporting as part of a major transformation initiative. This is a high-impact role supporting a flagship payroll platform used by thousands of businesses.

Key Objectives

• Platform Uplift – Enhance the Payroll Reporting API, data ingestion layer, and ETL pipeline to meet top-tier engineering and reliability standards.
• UK Delivery – Launch features specifically tailored for UK payroll compliance and user experience.
• Strategic Vision – Help define the long-term architecture of payroll reporting, aligning with broader global data and AI goals.

️ Tech Stack : React, .NET, AWS

You’ll bring :

• Proven expertise in React and .NET in production environments
• Strong experience with system design, observability, and performance optimisation
• Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Background in financial, payroll, or reporting systems is a bonus

Contract Details

• Day rate : TBC
• Length : 6 months initially, with strong potential to extend
• Remote-first , but must be UK based

If you're an experienced engineer ready to lead on architecture, delivery, and long-term impact, let’s talk.