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

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 ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true 'super dev' - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven 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 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 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. JBRP1_UKTJ 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. JBRP1_UKTJ 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 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 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 ❯