22 of 22 Permanent Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Central London

Lead Software Engineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a Lead Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative Lead Software Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a Lead Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | Distributed Systems | Sustainable Cloud Native Platform 💸Up to £130,000 per annum plus bonus plus stock 🏠Central London office 🖱️Golang, Rust, C, Kubernetes, Linux, Cloud Native, Distributed systems... Are you a Lead Software Engineer with extensive knowledge of building distributed systems? Looking to join a company who are solving genuine problems … a real impact on projects? If so... I'm partnered with a very exciting Cloud scale-up who have received record Series A funding and are looking for innovative Lead Software Engineers to join their ambitious team! With a new VP of Engineering who has spent much of their career building out a world leading Cloud platform, the … to build out state-of-the-art, Greenfield code which can focus on being the worlds most accountable and sustainable cloud provider🌳 What they're looking for in a Lead Software Engineer: Tech agnostic but preferable experience working with Golang, Rust, Java and/or C/C++. In-depth knowledge of distributed systems, building solutions at More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (Java) – London/Hybrid Are you a Lead Backend Engineer with a strong background in Java and modern backend architecture? In this senior technical leadership role, you will set the technical vision, influence system design, and guide teams in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing services. While remaining hands-on for key … and ensure architectural consistency across teams. Provide oversight on major initiatives to guarantee technical soundness and delivery quality. Coach and mentor engineers to strengthen the backend discipline across teams. Lead design sessions, code reviews, and collaborative technical discussions. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a senior or lead backend engineer with Java (11+) and Spring Boot. Expertise in … income protection Tech loan and dedicated training budget If you want to join a company that offers a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation and growth are encouraged. Apply now. Lead Software Engineer (Java) – London/Hybrid More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (Java) – London/Hybrid Are you a Lead Backend Engineer with a strong background in Java and modern backend architecture? In this senior technical leadership role, you will set the technical vision, influence system design, and guide teams in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing services. While remaining hands-on for key … and ensure architectural consistency across teams. Provide oversight on major initiatives to guarantee technical soundness and delivery quality. Coach and mentor engineers to strengthen the backend discipline across teams. Lead design sessions, code reviews, and collaborative technical discussions. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a senior or lead backend engineer with Java (11+) and Spring Boot. Expertise in … income protection Tech loan and dedicated training budget If you want to join a company that offers a dynamic, supportive environment where innovation and growth are encouraged. Apply now. Lead Software Engineer (Java) – London/Hybrid More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – FinTech We’re seeking an accomplished Lead Software Engineer to take a pivotal role within a dynamic FinTech engineering function. This position blends hands-on technical leadership with line management responsibilities — leading by example in both delivery and people development. You’ll oversee one or more engineering teams, guiding them through … complex technical challenges while contributing directly to the design and architecture of scalable, cloud-native systems built on C#, .NET, and Azure microservices . Technical Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team (or multiple teams) of talented engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide line management support — conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, and … to guide and elevate technical quality across teams. Engineering Delivery & Architecture Drive the design and implementation of distributed, high-availability systems built with C#, .NET Core , and Azure . Lead architectural discussions and define technical direction, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable . Translate complex business requirements into actionable engineering plans and achievable milestones. Embed strong engineering practices More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – FinTech We’re seeking an accomplished Lead Software Engineer to take a pivotal role within a dynamic FinTech engineering function. This position blends hands-on technical leadership with line management responsibilities — leading by example in both delivery and people development. You’ll oversee one or more engineering teams, guiding them through … complex technical challenges while contributing directly to the design and architecture of scalable, cloud-native systems built on C#, .NET, and Azure microservices . Technical Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team (or multiple teams) of talented engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. Provide line management support — conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, and … to guide and elevate technical quality across teams. Engineering Delivery & Architecture Drive the design and implementation of distributed, high-availability systems built with C#, .NET Core , and Azure . Lead architectural discussions and define technical direction, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable . Translate complex business requirements into actionable engineering plans and achievable milestones. Embed strong engineering practices More ❯

Lead Software Engineer : Perm Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional in-person collaboration Compensation: Flexible based on experience and availability £70,000 - £90,000 About Rascal We’re Rascal, a purpose-driven digital studio working at the intersection of technology, impact, and imagination. We partner with ambitious clients across tech-for-good, ecommerce, healthcare, public services, and … help us level up, from technical excellence to long-term platform thinking, delivery assurance to innovation. Why this role exists As we grow, we need a strong, hands-on Lead Software Engineer who can: Own and evolve Rascal’s technical direction, architecture, and standards Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented engineers (internal and freelance … doing Technical Strategy & Leadership Define and evolve Rascal’s architecture principles, development standards, and tooling Design cloud-native, scalable systems across AWS and GCP Act as CTO or technical lead on key projects, guiding architecture and delivery decisions Balance experimentation and innovation with robust, maintainable engineering Engineering Team Growth Lead, mentor, and elevate engineers through code reviews, pairing More ❯

Lead Software Engineer : Perm Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional in-person collaboration Compensation: Flexible based on experience and availability £70,000 - £90,000 About Rascal We’re Rascal, a purpose-driven digital studio working at the intersection of technology, impact, and imagination. We partner with ambitious clients across tech-for-good, ecommerce, healthcare, public services, and … help us level up, from technical excellence to long-term platform thinking, delivery assurance to innovation. Why this role exists As we grow, we need a strong, hands-on Lead Software Engineer who can: Own and evolve Rascal’s technical direction, architecture, and standards Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented engineers (internal and freelance … doing Technical Strategy & Leadership Define and evolve Rascal’s architecture principles, development standards, and tooling Design cloud-native, scalable systems across AWS and GCP Act as CTO or technical lead on key projects, guiding architecture and delivery decisions Balance experimentation and innovation with robust, maintainable engineering Engineering Team Growth Lead, mentor, and elevate engineers through code reviews, pairing More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid - Up to £100k 💸 Up to £100,000 + Bonus 📍 London (Hybrid – 1/2 days/week in office) Tech environment: Angular, Ionic (iOS & Android), TypeScript, NestJS, Nx, Azure Flexible on previous experience We’re on the lookout for a Hands On Lead who enjoys coding while also leading a talented dev … ll join the senior leadership team, work closely with Product, and play a key role in scaling an award-winning consumer app with a global user base. The role: Lead the technical roadmap while coding day-to-day. Mentor and grow a small team of engineers. Introduce and apply emerging technologies (including AI/ML). Ensure architecture, security … and infrastructure can scale globally. Collaborate with Product to deliver a best-in-class user experience. If interested, please get in touch now!! Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid - Up to £100k More ❯

Lead Software Developer – Join a High-Growth Startup Tackling a Complex Problem A profitable, bootstrapped LegalTech founded in 2022, working to make leasehold homeownership fair for everyone, is looking for an Engineer to innovate their whole system environment. Leasehold property law is a maze that has historically been costly and confusing. They have already transformed the lease … review record. This is a company with a meaningful mission, a strong product-market fit, and ambitious growth ahead. They are now searching for their first technical hire – a Lead Backend Developer who will become the cornerstone of their engineering function. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who thrives on solving complex problems and wants to take ownership … tackling a real-world problem with a direct impact on people’s lives. Every improvement made to the platform saves customers stress, time, and money. This is not just software for the sake of software – it is technology with tangible social value. As Lead Backend Developer, the role comes with significant responsibility and autonomy. Key areas of More ❯

Lead Software Developer – Join a High-Growth Startup Tackling a Complex Problem A profitable, bootstrapped LegalTech founded in 2022, working to make leasehold homeownership fair for everyone, is looking for an Engineer to innovate their whole system environment. Leasehold property law is a maze that has historically been costly and confusing. They have already transformed the lease … review record. This is a company with a meaningful mission, a strong product-market fit, and ambitious growth ahead. They are now searching for their first technical hire – a Lead Backend Developer who will become the cornerstone of their engineering function. This opportunity is ideal for a developer who thrives on solving complex problems and wants to take ownership … tackling a real-world problem with a direct impact on people’s lives. Every improvement made to the platform saves customers stress, time, and money. This is not just software for the sake of software – it is technology with tangible social value. As Lead Backend Developer, the role comes with significant responsibility and autonomy. Key areas of More ❯

Manatal is an HRTech software service (B2B SaaS) company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Manatal is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region and is backed by Surge and Sequoia Capital. Manatal has a global presence and is trusted by thousands of businesses in over 135 countries. Our goal is to transform the entire hiring process by … to offer the best-in-class AI-powered technologies to empower small, medium, and large businesses in their staffing & recruitment transformation. Role Overview We seek a passionate and experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who excels in designing and building complex software applications … leading projects and technical initiatives rather than people management. We are looking for someone eager to learn, be proactive, energetic, and understand the importance of making an impact. The Lead Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of web applications. Responsibilities Lead technical initiatives and projects More ❯

Manatal is an HRTech software service (B2B SaaS) company headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. Manatal is one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the region and is backed by Surge and Sequoia Capital. Manatal has a global presence and is trusted by thousands of businesses in over 135 countries. Our goal is to transform the entire hiring process by … to offer the best-in-class AI-powered technologies to empower small, medium, and large businesses in their staffing & recruitment transformation. Role Overview We seek a passionate and experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who excels in designing and building complex software applications … leading projects and technical initiatives rather than people management. We are looking for someone eager to learn, be proactive, energetic, and understand the importance of making an impact. The Lead Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of web applications. Responsibilities Lead technical initiatives and projects More ❯

LEAD DEVELOPER LONDON - HYBRID £65,000 THE COMPANY This world-renowned cultural and scientific institution is home to one of the largest and most unique collections on the planet. By joining their Data team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping cutting-edge platforms that support global research, conservation, and innovation. Your work will directly contribute to unlocking … knowledge that benefits science, education, and society at large. THE ROLE As a Lead Developer you will take ownership of developing and scaling the core technology platform for a landmark 10-year national digitisation programme. You’ll be leading technical strategy, mentoring developers, and ensuring the systems are sustainable and fit for the future. Specifically, you can expect to … assets. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to a small development team. Driving long-term sustainability by shaping infrastructure for a large-scale digitisation project. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful Lead Developer will have the following skills and experience: Strong backend development experience, ideally with Python Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration More ❯

LEAD DEVELOPER LONDON - HYBRID £65,000 THE COMPANY This world-renowned cultural and scientific institution is home to one of the largest and most unique collections on the planet. By joining their Data team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping cutting-edge platforms that support global research, conservation, and innovation. Your work will directly contribute to unlocking … knowledge that benefits science, education, and society at large. THE ROLE As a Lead Developer you will take ownership of developing and scaling the core technology platform for a landmark 10-year national digitisation programme. You’ll be leading technical strategy, mentoring developers, and ensuring the systems are sustainable and fit for the future. Specifically, you can expect to … assets. Providing technical leadership and mentorship to a small development team. Driving long-term sustainability by shaping infrastructure for a large-scale digitisation project. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful Lead Developer will have the following skills and experience: Strong backend development experience, ideally with Python Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration More ❯

Engineering Lead | Perm London | Hybrid (3 days onsite) £100,000 - £120,000 Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading global FinTech seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join their London team. You’ll lead a small, high-performing engineering group building cloud-native enterprise software used worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and grow a team … London HQ. Competitive salary with bonus and generous holiday allowance. Private medical insurance and funded professional training. Inclusive, collaborative engineering culture with progression opportunities. Key Requirements: Proven experience leading software development teams. Strong technical expertise in C#, Angular, and cloud platforms. Experience designing high-availability, performant cloud services. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills For any additional questions, please More ❯

Engineering Lead | Perm London | Hybrid (3 days onsite) £100,000 - £120,000 Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading global FinTech seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join their London team. You’ll lead a small, high-performing engineering group building cloud-native enterprise software used worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and grow a team … London HQ. Competitive salary with bonus and generous holiday allowance. Private medical insurance and funded professional training. Inclusive, collaborative engineering culture with progression opportunities. Key Requirements: Proven experience leading software development teams. Strong technical expertise in C#, Angular, and cloud platforms. Experience designing high-availability, performant cloud services. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills For any additional questions, please More ❯

Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start FRESH has partnered with one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty scale-ups. Backed by significant funding, they dominate the UK market and have recently launched in the US. We’re building out a brand-new division from scratch and need immediate, hands-on Lead Engineers with both … React or Vue (not all essential) ➡️ Location: Hybrid — 2 days onsite in Central London ➡️ Rate: £600-650pd (Outside IR35) If you’re interested, his the apply button ASAP! Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start More ❯

Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start FRESH has partnered with one of the UK’s fastest-growing beauty scale-ups. Backed by significant funding, they dominate the UK market and have recently launched in the US. We’re building out a brand-new division from scratch and need immediate, hands-on Lead Engineers with both … React or Vue (not all essential) ➡️ Location: Hybrid — 2 days onsite in Central London ➡️ Rate: £600-650pd (Outside IR35) If you’re interested, his the apply button ASAP! Lead Engineers – 12 Month Contract (Outside IR35) – Immediate Start More ❯

Head of Engineering (Hands-On Lead) - Up to £100k 💸 Up to £100,000 + Bonus + Equity 📍 London (Hybrid – 2 days/week in office) Tech environment: Angular, Ionic (iOS & Android), TypeScript, NestJS, Nx, Azure Flexible on prior technical experience We’re on the lookout for a Hands On Lead who enjoys coding while also leading a talented … ll join the senior leadership team, work closely with Product, and play a key role in scaling an award-winning consumer app with a global user base. The role: Lead the technical roadmap while coding day-to-day. Mentor and grow a small team of engineers. Introduce and apply emerging technologies (including AI/ML). Ensure architecture, security … and infrastructure can scale globally. Collaborate with Product to deliver a best-in-class user experience. If interested, please get in touch now!! Head of Engineering (Hands-On Lead) - Up to £100k More ❯

ve led engineering teams. You’ve managed and grown mid-sized teams (5-10 engineers), and you know how to balance delivery with team wellbeing. You value leadership. You lead by example, create space for others to thrive, and measure your success through the growth and success of your team. You communicate with clarity. Whether in code reviews, design More ❯

ve led engineering teams. You’ve managed and grown mid-sized teams (5-10 engineers), and you know how to balance delivery with team wellbeing. You value leadership. You lead by example, create space for others to thrive, and measure your success through the growth and success of your team. You communicate with clarity. Whether in code reviews, design More ❯