1 to 25 of 56 Permanent Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the UK

Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid UK - £70000 What is in it for you? As a talented Lead Software Engineer you can expect: A supportive and adaptive culture Access to a structured training and career progression plan Opportunities to take the lead on critical projects and enhance your career Great salary – Up to … base and Package (neg for the right person) We are helping an innovative technology business scale their Software team in in the UK. Their software powers some of the worlds leading consumer brands across the digital commerce and retail experience software space. Due to continued growth and demand for their products they now urgently need a Lead Software Engineer to join their team. Your role will be to work on a major greenfield project that will be built in .NET and React. This role would suit a Lead Software Engineer who can work on critical projects and have strong, up to date experience with .NET and React. This role is Hybrid More ❯

Lead Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £75,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid ground-breaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in … to both technical and non-technical audiences. We re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | C++ | Python | Linux Oxfordshire | Hybrid | £75,000pa plus benefits: Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers? If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client … is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid ground-breaking science. They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in … to both technical and non-technical audiences. We’re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture. The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills: A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject Experience in Linux based More ❯

Tech Lead/Staff Software Engineer - Python, Typescript, React, AWS| High-growth, Purpose-Led and A* funded Fintech | Hybrid – London A leading fintech scale-up is hiring a Tech Lead/Staff Software Software Engineer to join its high-performing engineering organisation in London. This is an opportunity to contribute to a platform … first platform. Backed by leading venture capital and impact investors, the organisation is entering a new phase of growth, with engineering at the core. The Opportunity As a Tech Lead/Staff Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering scalable, reliable systems that handle significant volumes of real-time data and transactions. … You'll collaborate with product, data, and platform teams to deliver high-impact features that directly improve user financial wellbeing. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who values clean architecture, measurable outcomes, and meaningful user impact. What You’ll Do: Design and implement distributed systems that are resilient, scalable, and secure. Own technical decision-making across More ❯

technology and take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of aerospace and defence systems innovation. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that save lives and transform the battlefield. With a supportive and collaborative work environment … flexible benefits, and career development opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform for you to thrive and make a real impact. What You Will Do: - Lead the design, development, and verification of a real-time, bare-metal embedded software system written in C/C++. - Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards, maintaining rigorous testing and quality … with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and test engineering, for seamless integration. - Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews. - Guide and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve project goals efficiently. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems using C/C++. - Strong knowledge of DO-178C More ❯

technology and take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of aerospace and defence systems innovation. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge solutions that save lives and transform the battlefield. With a supportive and collaborative work environment … flexible benefits, and career development opportunities, this role offers the perfect platform for you to thrive and make a real impact. What You Will Do: - Lead the design, development, and verification of a real-time, bare-metal embedded software system written in C/C++. - Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A standards, maintaining rigorous testing and quality … with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and test engineering, for seamless integration. - Report project status to stakeholders and contribute to program reviews. - Guide and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve project goals efficiently. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in developing bare-metal real-time embedded systems using C/C++. - Strong knowledge of DO-178C More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We re seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within … ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You ll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company s cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all … software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We're seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within … ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You'll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company's cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all … software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within … ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You’ll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company’s cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all … software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality & Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We're seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We're seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within More ❯

Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead) page is loaded Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead)locations: United Kingdom - London - Paddington (PPS)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR017336Take a step forward and let Edenred surprise you.Every day, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the life of millions of people, connecting employees, companies, and … discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of their gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria. Senior Software Engineer (Tech Lead) - Edenred Paytech Location: Hybrid (London or Swindon office with remote flexibility) Salary: Competitive, with performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits Contract Type: Full-time … transformation and improving everyday life for people at work.Edenred UK is investing heavily in modernising its technology platforms and adopting agile, cloud-native solutions. We are seeking a Tech Lead to help drive this transformation and lead the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Role Overview As Tech Lead, you will be responsible for the More ❯

Tech Lead Software Engineer Location: Hybrid – Newcastle Day Rate: Up to £750 per day (Outside IR35, if applicable) Duration: 6 Months Overview We are looking for a Tech Lead Software Engineer with deep AWS cloud expertise to lead the design and delivery of cloud-native solutions for a large-scale, highly visible digital … environment (DWP context). You’ll combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, guiding teams, shaping architecture, and driving best practice across cloud, DevOps, and modern software delivery. This role is ideal for someone who is as comfortable designing and building as they are influencing, advising, and leading. Key Responsibilities Lead the technical design and development of cloud More ❯

Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce Location: Remote - 1 day a month in the office, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield are a very commutable distance to HQ If you're the kind of developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building slick digital experiences, and leading from the front - this could be your next challenge. This growing online retailer (we … can't name names, but you've almost definitely shopped with them) is looking for a Senior/Tech Lead Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of their eCommerce platform. You'll guide a small talented development team, take ownership of key projects, be no.2 to the Head of Engineering and make a real impact … on how millions of customers shop online. What you'll be doing: Leading software development projects from concept to delivery. Designing scalable, high-performing architectures that keep things running smoothly. Mentoring and supporting developers across the team. Collaborating with stakeholders to plan, improve, and implement new features and systems. You'll bring solid experience designing and implementing clean integration More ❯

Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce Location: Remote - 1 day a month in the office, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield are a very commutable distance to HQ If you're the kind of developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building slick digital experiences, and leading from the front - this could be your next challenge. This growing online retailer (we … can't name names, but you've almost definitely shopped with them) is looking for a Senior/Tech Lead Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of their eCommerce platform. You'll guide a small talented development team, take ownership of key projects, be no.2 to the Head of Engineering and make a real impact … on how millions of customers shop online. What you'll be doing: Leading software development projects from concept to delivery. Designing scalable, high-performing architectures that keep things running smoothly. Mentoring and supporting developers across the team. Collaborating with stakeholders to plan, improve, and implement new features and systems. You'll bring solid experience designing and implementing clean integration More ❯

Lead Software Developer - Northampton (3 days WFH) - Salary £70k + Bonus About the role: As a Lead Software Developer, you won't just be managing a team, you'll be an essential part of the development of their products. You'll be hands-on with code, lead architectural decisions, and drive innovation from within the … team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate team planning activities in alignment with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies, overseeing project increments and iterations to achieve organisational objectives Coach, mentor, and empower team members to grow both technically and personally, offering constructive feedback and fostering continuous professional development to enhance team performance and career progression. Take responsibility for the team's … with a strong focus on AWS-based publish/subscribe architectures Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and key stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, provide insights, and ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle Technical Skills: .NET Development (C#) Unit Testing & Integration Testing CI/CD Pipeline Development AWS Services Modern JavaScript Frameworks - Angular REST APIs Postman for More ❯

re passionate about building tools engineers love, solving unscoped challenges, and leading with technical excellence—this is the team for you. About the Role We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in logging and observability engineering. You should be fluent in the principles of open telemetry, log ingestion, and event correlation across distributed … or Dynatrace is a plus, we value platform-agnostic thinking and the ability to design resilient, scalable logging solutions using the best-fit tools for the environment. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will drive the design, implementation, and evolution of our observability and logging platforms. You'll lead enterprise-scale initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate … Security, Networking, Platform Engineering, and Data Science teams to evolve our observability strategy using AI/ML and cloud-native technologies. Key Responsibilities · Architect and optimize observability environments through software engineering best practices. · Build automation scripts and tools to streamline observability instrumentation and deployment. · Integrate observability into CI/CD pipelines using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration management More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Fully Remote Up to £70,000 Every now and then, I work with a company that makes me stop and think, “This actually matters.” This isn’t another SaaS platform trying to shave 2% off someone’s ad spend. The team I’m partnering with is building connected devices that help businesses protect and … technology that turns real-time data into actionable insights, helping prevent accidents before they happen. They’ve already proven the concept. Now they’re growing and they need a Lead Engineer to help build what comes next! The Story So Far They’re a small, ambitious team working across hardware, software, and AI. Their devices feed live … with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building, and will have the opportunity to lead further down the line. It’s ideal for someone who likes hands-on work as much as thinking big. The Toolkit Modern TypeScript stack across backend, web, and mobile More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - FinTech Join a fast-growing fintech on a mission to redefine how people interact with their finances. Help build a platform that empowers individuals and businesses with smarter, faster and more transparent financial tools. We believe in challenging the status quo, building products people love and having fun along the way. We’re looking … for a talented Senior Software Engineer who’s passionate about joining a rapidly growing FinTech. You’ll work closely with cutting-edge technology alongside a collaborative culture where ideas are encouraged, ownership is expected and innovation is rewarded. Essential skills: C# programming language. . NET framework. Azure Cloud Services (SQL Database, Service Bus & DevOps). Bonus Frontend exposure … . Worked with K8s or containerised deployments. FinTech background. Day to day: Design, develop and maintain our .Net Core platform. Write clean, reusable and scalable code in C# . Lead and mentor developers, manage sprints, and participate in peer reviews. Optimise API performance and troubleshoot issues. Manage and maintain relational databases using Azure SQL Database . Responsible for application More ❯

Bloomsbury Square, London, United Kingdom Software Engineer - AI/ML/Python (Lead Level) at N Consulting Ltd Job Title: Software Engineer - AI/ML/Python (Lead Level) Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week) Contract Type: Contract (6 months, with extension likely) Start Date: Immediate/Within … weeks Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) , Machine Learning (ML) , and Python development to lead the design, development, and deployment of intelligent systems and data-driven applications for a leading client in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in … AI/ML frameworks, scalable system design, and Python-based development, along with leadership experience in agile teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and development of AI/ML solutions, ensuring scalable and efficient design. Design and implement ML models and algorithms (classification, regression, NLP, etc.) using modern frameworks. Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and product teams to transform More ❯

Brand New Lead Software Engineer Role!!! 🌟 Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a genuine interest in a consultancy role, looking to contribute to the creation of greenfield, bespoke tech-for-good solutions for a public sector clients? In this pivotal position, you will lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions … and support for professional certifications in a dynamic environment. What You’ll Do: 🔹 Create Custom Solutions : Work closely with the client to understand their challenges and develop innovative, scalable software solutions that handle vast amounts of data and transactions. 🔹 Technical Proficiency : Utilize modern programming languages (Java/.NET/Python, etc.), distributed system architectures (e.g., microservices), and cloud technologies … technical solutions. 🔹 Client Engagement : Be client-facing, facilitating discussions to ensure alignment on technical strategies and best practices. The ability to make technical decisions with clients is a must. 🔹 Lead and Mentor : Provide subject matter expertise and support the development of junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. 🔹 Agile Delivery : Work in Agile delivery environments to More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Java Microservices Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days on-site, Monday and Tuesday) Overview We're excited to be supporting our client in hiring a talented Software Engineer (Java Microservices) to join a dynamic, high-performing engineering team within retail banking. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual who's … passionate about building fast, reliable, and scalable software within a complex distributed environment. You'll play a key role in designing, developing, testing, and implementing modern microservices-based applications running in the public cloud. This is a hands-on position within a feature team that works collaboratively across the full software development lifecycle. What You'll Be Doing … Designing, producing, testing, and implementing high-quality software across the system lifecycle Working within a permanent feature team focused on delivering business-critical services in a fast-paced Agile environment (two-week sprints) Collaborating with architects, principal engineers, and key stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives Applying Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to build resilient More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Full Stack - Ruby on Rails, React Up to £120k DOE Fully Remote - must be UK based A fast-growing sports tech company building high-performance, data-driven products for a rapidly expanding global audience is searching for a Lead Full Stack Engineer . This is a pivotal role for an experienced engineer … customers truly value. Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, React, React Native, GraphQL What You'll Be Leading & Doing Drive architectural design, long-term technical vision, and scalable system patterns Lead complex full stack development across Rails and React/React Native Own technical quality - setting engineering standards, reviewing code, and ensuring maintainability Guide the team through key scaling challenges More ❯

Lead Senior Software Engineer Location: Northampton – Hybrid Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 We’re looking for a Lead Senior Software Engineer to take a central role in shaping, guiding, and delivering our internal and customer-facing software systems. You’ll lead a team of developers working on a range of platforms from … experience with both legacy and modern .NET technologies and cloud platforms, alongside the ability to mentor developers, work across departments, and help drive projects forward. What you’ll do: Lead a small team of developers, supporting their growth and performance Guide the architecture and development of systems in .NET (C#) Work across legacy and modern codebases Collaborate with project More ❯

Lead Engineer – Enterprise Valuations Platform Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 + 20% Bonus Location: Manchester (Hybrid x2) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 4 About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS enterprise delivering intelligent, data-driven platforms that power large-scale digital marketplaces and operational systems across multiple sectors. Operating at genuine enterprise scale … shape the future of global digital platforms, solving complex technical problems at scale, and building high-value, customer-focused products used across Europe and beyond. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll lead the engineering vision for one of our client’s flagship valuation and appraisal platforms — a cloud-native product underpinning thousands of daily transactions … future of enterprise systems. For engineers who want their work to matter — to see their code power platforms that touch thousands of users daily — this is the opportunity to lead, innovate, and leave a lasting mark. More ❯