9 of 9 Permanent Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the North of England

Overview Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle 60% Office-Based (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract Up to £750/day (Umbrella) Make a Real Impact at a National Scale Our client, one of the UK's most high-profile government departments, are looking for someone to help shape the future of a critical public … service supporting millions across the country. We're looking for an outstanding Lead Software Engineer (Technical Lead) to provide hands-on leadership to digital delivery teams building and supporting core citizen and agent-facing services. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in transforming monolithic legacy systems into scalable, modern microservice architectures , backed by … a forward-looking tech strategy. What You'll Be Doing Lead agile teams developing digital products or shared platform capabilities. Shape and influence strategy while delivering hands-on engineering support. Ensure best practices in software engineering, version control, and secure development. Champion technical excellence and ensure alignment to engineering standards. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - C#/Go/SQL Server/Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to £100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to … ve created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Java (Digital Consultancy) – Manchester – Hybrid – up to £110K We’re working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact … leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: • Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. • Lead technical direction across multiple … development and API architecture. • Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. • Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. • Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. • Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. • Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/ More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Tech Leadership & Delivery Excellence £84,000–£99,000 | Permanent | Hybrid (London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle) We’re working with a dynamic consultancy that’s reshaping how engineering teams deliver value across industries. They’re on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer who’s not just technically sharp, but also passionate about … deployment—across web, mobile, and cloud platforms. What You’ll Be Doing: Leading engineering teams through high-impact client projects Owning technical delivery and ensuring best practices across the software lifecycle Collaborating with architects, consultants, and stakeholders to shape solutions Working with modern cloud platforms and agile methodologies Exploring new tools and approaches, including AI-powered development What You … and knows how to get the best out of people. You’re confident in your tech stack, but flexible enough to adapt across others. Essential Skills: Proven experience leading software engineering teams Deep expertise in one major stack (Java, Python, Node.js, etc.) Strong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Agile delivery experience and a pragmatic problem-solving mindset Bonus More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Full Stack (.NET & React) Location: Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid Up to 2 days in-office) Salary: Up to £85,000 + 1020% Bonus Eligibility: UK-based candidates only. Sponsorship is not available. Project Type: Greenfield An opportunity to lead from the front in a true hands-on capacity - steering the build of a … client, a global enterprise organisation, is undergoing a major greenfield transformation initiative. They are rebuilding one of their core digital platforms from the ground up and are seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide the engineering effort across both architecture and implementation. Youll lead a squad of experienced developers, set technical direction, and work cross-functionally … C#, AWS, Terraform, DynamoDB, EventBridge, SNS/SQS Frontend: React, TypeScript, REST APIs DevOps & CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Infrastructure-as-Code Testing: Playwright, K6 Why Apply? Opportunity to lead on a truly greenfield build with full cloud adoption. Significant input into architecture, tooling, and strategy. Work within a modern, fast-moving, cross-functional delivery team. Bonus potential and More ❯

Lead Engineer .NET 8 | Up to £90,000 DOE + Benefits | Manchester (Hybrid, 1x Week Onsite) **Greenfield Project** Were looking for a Lead Engineer to drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native applications using .NET 8 and AWS. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a microservices-driven environment, enjoys … Location: Manchester (Hybrid 1x per week onsite) Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + 15-30% Bonus and additional car allowance up to £7,800. Key Responsibilities: Lead a development team, ensuring best practices and technical excellence Architect and build cloud-native applications using .NET 8, AWS, Docker, and Terraform Promote and implement CI/CD, TDD … DevOps tooling Experience with event-driven architectures and cloud-native systems Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills This is a chance to take ownership of a highly technical project, lead a talented team, and work with the latest in cloud-native engineering. Apply now to find out more. More ❯

Lead AI Software Engineer - LegalTech & AI SaaS (Equity Offered) Remote-first | Manchester (occasional travel/meet-ups) £100,000 - £115,000 + Equity Are you a consultative technologist with the vision to help shape the future of SaaS & Work-flow management? We Are Dcoded have partnered with a true giant killer - Theyre building the next big thing … into the Head of Engineering, this is an opportunity to work closely with the founders and help support the growth of their product, and the team. The Role As Lead AI Software Engineer, you'll combine hands-on technical expertise with a client-facing mindset. You'll be instrumental in architecting and delivering the core platform, while … technologies - experience with LLMs, Claude.AI, or Crew AI would be a huge advantage Collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and the wider team to shape product direction Championing best practice in software engineering, from code quality to scalability Growing with the product - from MVP through to market-leading scale What We're Looking For A consultancy background with proven ability to More ❯

in-service benefit (up to three times annual salary) Pension (company matched up to 6%) Onsite parking Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme (buy up to 5 extra days Position: Senior Software Engineer & Team Leader Location: Huddersfield, expected to work away on site 10-20% of time . (Full UK Driving Licence required) Hours: Monday - Thursday … Friday 08:00 - 13:00 Job Overview The Senior Software Engineer & Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of developers while also contributing hands-on to software development projects. This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive project success and team growth. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of software engineers, providing … technical guidance and career development. Collaborate with other departments and provide technical support to the sales, proposal, project and design teams, including simulations, estimating, software and hardware selection. Commercial awareness to identify and manage for out-of-scope work, including developing proposals for billing for variations. Closely collaborate with the 'Principal Software Engineer' for developing standards new More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Java (Digital Consultancy) - Leeds - Hybrid - up to £110K We're working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, e-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact … leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance. More ❯