11 of 11 Remote Lead Software Engineer Jobs in Manchester

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 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 , youll lead the engineering vision for one of our clients flagship valuation and appraisal platforms a cloud-native product underpinning thousands of daily transactions across the … 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 ❯

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 – Enterprise Logistics Platform Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 8 (6 direct reports) About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS leader operating at true enterprise scale, delivering complex, cloud-native software platforms that power some of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. With a focus on innovation, resilience … and performance, they design and build next-generation products that transform how industries connect, transact, and operate. You’ll be joining a high-performing engineering division where software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions … of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used by thousands of partners and service providers every day. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving More ❯

Lead Engineer – Enterprise Logistics Platform Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Reports to: Head of Engineering Team Size: 8 (6 direct reports) About Our Client Our client is a global SaaS leader operating at true enterprise scale, delivering complex, cloud-native software platforms that power some of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. With a focus on innovation, resilience … and performance, they design and build next-generation products that transform how industries connect, transact, and operate. You’ll be joining a high-performing engineering division where software is treated as a craft — a place where technical excellence, automation, and scalability are embedded in everything they do. This is a company where your decisions directly influence systems serving millions … of transactions and users across multiple regions. The Opportunity As a Lead Engineer , you’ll take ownership of a mission-critical logistics platform — a sophisticated marketplace used by thousands of partners and service providers every day. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and QAs, setting the technical vision, delivering high-performance cloud solutions, and driving 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 ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer - Remote Competitive Salary Take the Lead. Drive the Vision. Ship the Future. Looking for a role where your technical expertise doesn’t just build systems, it shapes the direction of an entire engineering culture? If you’re ready to step into a hands-on leadership role where influence extends beyond your own codebase … shape the tech, not just code it: Set the architectural vision for robust, secure, and scalable backend systems. You’ll still get your hands dirty: Be the go-to engineer for complex challenges and high-impact initiatives. You’ll lead people, not just projects: Mentor, coach, and level up those around you. Your influence will ripple across teams. … scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. Ensure reliability, monitoring, and performance are always baked into the solution. Team Leadership & Mentorship Coach backend engineers to grow in confidence and capability. Lead cross-functional discussions and align teams on direction. Facilitate smart decisions, not just fast ones. Innovation & Improvement Introduce and advocate for new technologies where they make sense. Hunt down More ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer - Remote Competitive Salary Take the Lead. Drive the Vision. Ship the Future. Looking for a role where your technical expertise doesn’t just build systems, it shapes the direction of an entire engineering culture? If you’re ready to step into a hands-on leadership role where influence extends beyond your own codebase … shape the tech, not just code it: Set the architectural vision for robust, secure, and scalable backend systems. You’ll still get your hands dirty: Be the go-to engineer for complex challenges and high-impact initiatives. You’ll lead people, not just projects: Mentor, coach, and level up those around you. Your influence will ripple across teams. … scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. Ensure reliability, monitoring, and performance are always baked into the solution. Team Leadership & Mentorship Coach backend engineers to grow in confidence and capability. Lead cross-functional discussions and align teams on direction. Facilitate smart decisions, not just fast ones. Innovation & Improvement Introduce and advocate for new technologies where they make sense. Hunt down More ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer - Remote Competitive Salary Take the Lead. Drive the Vision. Ship the Future. Looking for a role where your technical expertise doesn’t just build systems, it shapes the direction of an entire engineering culture? If you’re ready to step into a hands-on leadership role where influence extends beyond your own codebase … shape the tech, not just code it: Set the architectural vision for robust, secure, and scalable backend systems. You’ll still get your hands dirty: Be the go-to engineer for complex challenges and high-impact initiatives. You’ll lead people, not just projects: Mentor, coach, and level up those around you. Your influence will ripple across teams. … scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. Ensure reliability, monitoring, and performance are always baked into the solution. Team Leadership & Mentorship Coach backend engineers to grow in confidence and capability. Lead cross-functional discussions and align teams on direction. Facilitate smart decisions, not just fast ones. Innovation & Improvement Introduce and advocate for new technologies where they make sense. Hunt down More ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer - Remote Competitive Salary Take the Lead. Drive the Vision. Ship the Future. Looking for a role where your technical expertise doesn’t just build systems, it shapes the direction of an entire engineering culture? If you’re ready to step into a hands-on leadership role where influence extends beyond your own codebase … shape the tech, not just code it: Set the architectural vision for robust, secure, and scalable backend systems. You’ll still get your hands dirty: Be the go-to engineer for complex challenges and high-impact initiatives. You’ll lead people, not just projects: Mentor, coach, and level up those around you. Your influence will ripple across teams. … scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. Ensure reliability, monitoring, and performance are always baked into the solution. Team Leadership & Mentorship Coach backend engineers to grow in confidence and capability. Lead cross-functional discussions and align teams on direction. Facilitate smart decisions, not just fast ones. Innovation & Improvement Introduce and advocate for new technologies where they make sense. Hunt down More ❯

Lead Java Software Engineer - Remote Competitive Salary Take the Lead. Drive the Vision. Ship the Future. Looking for a role where your technical expertise doesn’t just build systems, it shapes the direction of an entire engineering culture? If you’re ready to step into a hands-on leadership role where influence extends beyond your own codebase … shape the tech, not just code it: Set the architectural vision for robust, secure, and scalable backend systems. You’ll still get your hands dirty: Be the go-to engineer for complex challenges and high-impact initiatives. You’ll lead people, not just projects: Mentor, coach, and level up those around you. Your influence will ripple across teams. … scalability, security, and long-term maintainability. Ensure reliability, monitoring, and performance are always baked into the solution. Team Leadership & Mentorship Coach backend engineers to grow in confidence and capability. Lead cross-functional discussions and align teams on direction. Facilitate smart decisions, not just fast ones. Innovation & Improvement Introduce and advocate for new technologies where they make sense. Hunt down More ❯