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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 Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java Kafka SpringBoot) London/WFH to £120k Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong Java and real-time messaging experience combined with SC Clearance? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Lead Backend Software Engineer position at a scale … up technology company with a successful workforce management solution used within the government, defence and other public sector clients. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will take a lead role in designing and developing secure, event driven, distributed backend systems for real-time operations, resilience and extensibility. You'll collaborate with engineers across the full … work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a week. About you: You have significant experience as a backend focussed Java software engineering with leadership responsibilities You have strong Spring Boot, Kafka and event driven microservices experience with high throughput You have leadership, mentoring and coaching skills You have a strong More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java Kafka SpringBoot) London/WFH to £120k Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong Java and real-time messaging experience combined with SC Clearance? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Lead Backend Software Engineer position at a scale … up technology company with a successful workforce management solution used within the government, defence and other public sector clients. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will take a lead role in designing and developing secure, event driven, distributed backend systems for real-time operations, resilience and extensibility. You'll collaborate with engineers across the full … work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a week. About you: You have significant experience as a backend focussed Java software engineering with leadership responsibilities You have strong Spring Boot, Kafka and event driven microservices experience with high throughput You have leadership, mentoring and coaching skills You have a strong More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (Java Kafka SpringBoot) London/WFH to £120k Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong Java and real-time messaging experience combined with SC Clearance? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Lead Backend Software Engineer position at a scale … up technology company with a successful workforce management solution used within the government, defence and other public sector clients. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will take a lead role in designing and developing secure, event driven, distributed backend systems for real-time operations, resilience and extensibility. You'll collaborate with engineers across the full … work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the London office once a week. About you: You have significant experience as a backend focussed Java software engineering with leadership responsibilities You have strong Spring Boot, Kafka and event driven microservices experience with high throughput You have leadership, mentoring and coaching skills You have a strong More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead Software Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex Client: The Multiplayer Group (MPG) Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 4 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 Job Description: MPG | Lead Software Engineer Remote | Based in the UK At … accommodates real life and promote a healthy work-life balance. Our community-focused philosophy emphasizes education and sustainability. We have been Climate Positive since 2020! Your Mission: As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will balance leadership and technical responsibilities, contributing through hands-on programming and leading a team of motivated engineers, fostering team spirit and encouraging excellent … collaborate with industry leaders to design features, solve complex problems, and push technological boundaries, always aiming to support your team's growth and success. What you’ll be doing: Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure high-quality service to clients Design and implement functionality for external clients Work on More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Lead Software Engineer, portsmouth, hampshire col-narrow-left Client: The Multiplayer Group (MPG) Location: portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Views: 4 Posted: 31.05.2025 Expiry Date: 15.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: MPG | Lead Software Engineer … online and in-person gatherings. We are committed to giving back to our communities, supporting education and sustainability, and have been Climate Positive since 2020! Your Mission: As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will balance leadership and technical responsibilities, contributing through hands-on programming while leading a team of motivated engineers, fostering team spirit, and encouraging excellent … will collaborate with industry leaders to design features, solve complex problems, and push technological boundaries, always aiming to help your team succeed and grow. What you’ll be doing: Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure excellent service to clients Design and implement features for external clients Work on areas More ❯

Lead Backend Software Engineer/Developer (C# .Net Azure SaaS) Reigate/WFH to £120k Are you a backend focussed C# technologist with an indepth knowledge of Azure, combined with technical leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands on role at a global InsurTech business that is producing game changing technology. As … a Lead Backend Software Engineer you'll collaborate, problem solve and provide technical leadership to a small team of other senior engineers to build the 1st generation of a highly complex SaaS platform that enables Insurance brokers to manage reserves and ensure compliance with reserving regulations. There are many technical challenges, you'll liaise with senior stakeholders … office twice a week for team meet-ups and stakeholder meetings with the other three days work from home. About you: You have expertise with C# .Net Core backend software development, having worked on large, scalable systems with complexity You have a strong knowledge of Azure and SaaS You have strong technical project leadership experience You are collaborative and More ❯

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Tilo Consulting Co-Founder at Tilo Consulting | Sustainable Recruitment Lead Software Engineer Are you a Full Stack Developer with a passion for leading projects and driving innovation? Join a globally successful SaaS company and use a cutting-edge tech stack … to impact its software architecture and development! In this role, you will: Act as the lead developer and embedded architect in a development squad producing customer-facing products using NodeJS, Vue, and AWS. (Flexibility on experience required - see below). Key Responsibilities: Collaborate on system design and domain modelling. Build POCs to address design uncertainties. Break down work … into Epics and Stories. Lead development and ensure quality output. Support production issues and contribute to design decisions. Ideal Candidate: Experience with clean code, SOLID principles, and design patterns. Full stack development experience with large-scale SaaS platforms. Expertise in system design and domain modelling. Strong programming and problem-solving skills. Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and More ❯

Lead Software Engineer (SaaS Delivery Platform) Reigate, England, United Kingdom, RH2 Lead Software Engineer (SaaS Delivery Platform) Reigate, England, United Kingdom Full time Description Lead a multi-disciplinary team who are responsible for the development, delivery and management of the infrastructure and core services of Radar Live SaaSto high-quality standards. Provide technical … guidance and leadership to the team (including code quality, best practices, processes, some aspects of release management, etc.). Design and document solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements. Lead by example by getting directly involved in the day-to-day delivery of work with hands-on development, following best practices for maintainability, testability and performance. Participate in sprint … and commercial experience with the full SaaS development lifecycle: requirements capture and analysis, estimation, architecture and design, implementation, unit and system-level testing, deployment, operation and monitoring. Experience with software engineering best practices: object-oriented design and implementation, design patterns, SOLID principles and Agile methodology. Conduct PoC's using the latest technologies and present the findings to technical and More ❯

or in person. Our giving-back philosophy focuses on our local communities, education, and sustainability. We’re proud to have been Climate Positive since 2020! Your Mission: As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will balance leadership and technical responsibilities. You will contribute through hands-on programming while leading a team of motivated engineers, nurturing team spirit and … results. You will work with industry giants to design features, solve complex problems, and push boundaries, all while helping your team succeed and grow. What you’ll be doing: Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure exceptional service to our clients Design and implement functionality for external clients Handle implementation … across areas such as gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech Identify and communicate potential risks in ongoing solutions Solve problems using sound software engineering principles Work to minimize technical and maintenance issues Champion quality in MPG and our clients’ development processes What we need from you: Extensive experience in game development Experience mentoring and coaching team members Support More ❯

online or in person. Our giving back philosophy focuses on local communities, education, and sustainability. We are proud to have been Climate Positive since 2020! Your Mission: As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will balance leadership and technical responsibilities. You will contribute through hands-on programming while leading a team of motivated engineers, fostering team spirit, and … will collaborate with industry leaders to design features, tackle complex problems, and push boundaries, always aiming to support your team's success and growth. What you’ll be doing: Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure excellent service to clients Design and implement functionalities for external clients Handle implementation in … areas such as gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech Identify and communicate potential risks in ongoing solutions Apply sound software engineering principles to solve problems Work continuously to minimize technical and maintenance issues Promote quality in MPG and our clients’ development processes What we need from you: Extensive experience in game development Experience mentoring and coaching team members More ❯

in person. Our philosophy of giving back focuses on our local communities, education, and sustainability. We are proud to have been Climate Positive since 2020! Your Mission: As a Lead Engineer at MPG, you will balance leadership and technical responsibilities. You will contribute through hands-on programming while leading a team of motivated engineers, fostering team spirit and … You will collaborate with industry leaders to design features, solve complex problems, and push boundaries, always aiming to help your team succeed and grow. What you’ll be doing: Lead a team of Principal, Senior, and Software Engineers, managing performance and development to ensure high-quality service to our clients. Design and implement functionality for external clients. Handle … implementation across areas like gameplay, AI, UI, Multiplayer, and Core Tech. Identify and address potential risks in ongoing solutions. Solve problems applying sound software engineering principles. Work to minimize technical and maintenance issues. Promote quality in MPG and our clients' development processes. What we need from you: Extensive experience in game development. Experience mentoring and coaching team members. Support More ❯

Description Summary: As a Lead Software Engineer (SaaS delivery platform), you will join a substantial global engineering organisation and provide leadership to highly skilled engineers in the software platform area. You will be part of a team that follows Agile methodologies to deliver market-leading insurance solutions. This is a new position created as the organisation … that have a mature stack management capability. A sound technical background is essential to be successful in this role with experience in delivering large scale Cloud services. The Role: Lead a multi-disciplinary team who are responsible for the development, delivery and management of the infrastructure and core services of Radar Live SaaS to high-quality standards. Provide technical … guidance and leadership to the team (including code quality, best practices, processes, some aspects of release management, etc.). Design and document solutions meeting functional and non-functional requirements. Lead by example by getting directly involved in the day-to-day delivery of work with hands-on development, following best practices for maintainability, testability and performance. Participate in sprint More ❯

Preferences React knowledge (beneficial but not primary) Experience in retail banking or fintech sectors preferred Background in startup or high-growth technology environments Leadership and Communication Skills Strong team lead capabilities Ability to: Translate complex technical challenges into business outcomes Prioritise pragmatic solutions over perfect technical implementations Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams Balance technical excellence with business urgency More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Embedded Firmware | R&D Department Location: Margate, Kent | Job Type: Full-Time and Permanent Senex Recruitment is working with a pioneering technology company to recruit a Lead Software Engineer. Not only is this a unique opportunity to lead software development within skilled engineering team, but it also allows you to … you enjoy developing innovative embedded solutions, mentoring engineers, and influencing product direction, this role will place you at the heart of technology that truly matters. About the Role of Lead Software Engineer As Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a dual role: managing a small team of software engineers and being a driving … force for software innovation within the business. Therefore, you’ll work closely with the CTO and R&D Director to develop embedded firmware for market-leading electronics systems and advanced communication products. From feasibility and concept phases through to design reviews and final testing, you’ll lead software development that is robust, reliable, and forward-thinking. Key More ❯

Lead Python Software Engineer – London *Please note this role cannot sponsor. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship* A Lead Python Engineer is required for an exciting and innovative Software sports betting company based in London. The successful candidate will be working closely with the quantitative researchers and alongside other extremely talented … current team consists of one developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Python backend development. The team will grow in 2025. Essential Skills 5+ years’ experience in a Software Development role, with some Python experience and a track record of building robust, high-quality solutions. 1+ year in a leadership position, with a history of successfully guiding teams … outcomes. Experience in designing and sustaining technical solutions that pragmatically address complex, real-world business challenges. Be hands-on: take on tasks, actively solve problems and contribute to delivery. Lead architecture decisions that align with company’s standards and ensure these are well understood across the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, quants, and traders, to improve More ❯

Lead Python Software Engineer – London *Please note this role cannot sponsor. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship* A Lead Python Engineer is required for an exciting and innovative Software sports betting company based in London. The successful candidate will be working closely with the quantitative researchers and alongside other extremely talented … current team consists of one developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Python backend development. The team will grow in 2025. Essential Skills 5+ years’ experience in a Software Development role, with some Python experience and a track record of building robust, high-quality solutions. 1+ year in a leadership position, with a history of successfully guiding teams … outcomes. Experience in designing and sustaining technical solutions that pragmatically address complex, real-world business challenges. Be hands-on: take on tasks, actively solve problems and contribute to delivery. Lead architecture decisions that align with company’s standards and ensure these are well understood across the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, quants, and traders, to improve More ❯

Lead Python Software Engineer – London *Please note this role cannot sponsor. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship* A Lead Python Engineer is required for an exciting and innovative Software sports betting company based in London. The successful candidate will be working closely with the quantitative researchers and alongside other extremely talented … current team consists of one developer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in Python backend development. The team will grow in 2025. Essential Skills 5+ years’ experience in a Software Development role, with some Python experience and a track record of building robust, high-quality solutions. 1+ year in a leadership position, with a history of successfully guiding teams … outcomes. Experience in designing and sustaining technical solutions that pragmatically address complex, real-world business challenges. Be hands-on: take on tasks, actively solve problems and contribute to delivery. Lead architecture decisions that align with company’s standards and ensure these are well understood across the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, quants, and traders, to improve More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Guidewire Hybrid working Our client, a leading insurance organisation have an exciting role for a Lead Software Engineer with Guidewire experience to join their team on a permanent basis. Are you a forward-thinking engineering leader with a passion for driving innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and shaping technical direction? Then … analysis, advanced level design, development, analysis, configuration, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting for impactful and high-visibility tasks. Apply knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions for software engineering problems. Lead a team by providing consistent performance and technical feedback, coaching, and mentorship to foster and team environment and ensure team's work complies with standards … processes, and protocols. Extensive programming/development experience plus strong prior technical leadership experience. Excellent delivery skills with the ability to examine and assess the effectiveness of software design strategies and methodologies, devise, apply, and share ways to ensure the quality of complex computer systems, and incorporate awareness and understanding of work happening outside of the team. Demonstrated track More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Guidewire £80k - 100k per year + car allowance Hybrid working Our client, a leading insurance organisation, has an exciting role for a Lead Software Engineer with Guidewire experience to join their team on a permanent basis. Are you a forward-thinking engineering leader with a passion for driving innovation, mentoring high … analysis, advanced level design, development, analysis, configuration, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting for impactful and high-visibility tasks. Apply knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions for software engineering problems. Lead a team by providing consistent performance and technical feedback, coaching, and mentorship to foster a team environment and ensure the team's work complies with … standards, processes, and protocols. Extensive programming/development experience plus strong prior technical leadership experience. Excellent delivery skills with the ability to examine and assess the effectiveness of software design strategies and methodologies, devise, apply, and share ways to ensure the quality of complex computer systems, and incorporate awareness of work happening outside of the team. Demonstrated domain expertise More ❯

gives users greater mobility and operational flexibility without compromise. Viasat has transformed the market for delivery of Data at Rest solutions, and we are growing our team with a Lead Software Engineer to lead our software engineers and work the development of Cyber and Information Assurance projects. Would you like to have the opportunity to … the development of groundbreaking products and applications within the security, Cyber and potentially the Satellite communications industry? Join our team to redefine the industry! The day-to-day The Software Lead Engineer must be an experienced software engineer who can operate as a key player in the design, development and test of software systems … as well as lead a team of software developers. Approximately 20% of the role will be related to line management duties. You will be responsible for: Analysing software requirements, high level architecture design, low level detailed design, implementation, test and integration. Generation of estimates and assisting with the planning process. Line management of a team of engineers More ❯

is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 2 What Is the Opportunity? Join us as a Lead Software Engineer as we transition to and implement Guidewire. If you have experience with Guidewire's PolicyCenter and/or ClaimCenter, we want to hear from you … Apply now to be a part of our innovative team and make a significant impact on our technology journey. Travelers Software Engineering team is dedicated to creating seamless customer experiences through cutting-edge technology solutions. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help us grow and transform our technology landscape. You will leverage your … technical leadership to the team on complex business initiatives. Acting as an influential leader, you will help guide strategic planning and oversee the design, development, and implementation of new software initiatives. We offer a unique opportunity to advance your career in an innovative environment with a company that has earned the reputation as one of the best property casualty More ❯

well-networked PropTech start-up? Can you drive IT strategy alongside overall business goals? Illuminet is supporting an exciting PropTech start-up based in Brighton, seeking their first technical lead who can be hands-on and potentially move into a C-level or board position in the future. This start-up harnesses AI, automation, and analytics to streamline multiple … leveraging an established network to help the founders develop their product offering. Your Mission Architect & Ship: Own the full technical roadmap—design, build, and deploy our core product suite. Lead the Team: Manage a small, high-performing group of developers, fostering a culture of fast experimentation. Demos: Produce compelling demos and proofs-of-concept that we can pitch to … prospective clients. What You Bring 6+ years in software/product development, ideally with at least one start-up journey from concept to market. Expert command of Python and modern automation/RPA tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, etc.). Full-stack credentials: AppFlows, MERN, or Django back-end plus React front-end. Hands-on experience building and integrating robust More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Tech Lead – Drupal Developer (Remote, UK-Based Only) A leading UK-based digital agency is seeking a Tech Lead with strong Drupal expertise to join their fully remote team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering complex Drupal solutions, while also guiding … technical decisions and supporting both clients and internal teams. As a Drupal Tech Lead, you will take ownership of key projects, collaborate closely with clients, and help shape technical strategy. You will remain deeply involved in the code while also mentoring developers and helping drive project success. This is a great opportunity for a senior Drupal developer who wants … to step into or continue in a leadership role, while still being technically active. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of scalable and secure Drupal 10/11 applications Lead technical discussions during client engagements and project planning Lead internal development teams to ensure delivery quality and timelines Contribute to hands-on Drupal development across back-end (and More ❯

Social network you want to login/join with: Tech Lead – Drupal Developer (Remote, UK-Based Only) A leading UK-based digital agency is seeking a Tech Lead with strong Drupal expertise to join their fully remote team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering complex Drupal solutions, while also guiding … technical decisions and supporting both clients and internal teams. As a Drupal Tech Lead, you will take ownership of key projects, collaborate closely with clients, and help shape technical strategy. You will remain deeply involved in the code while also mentoring developers and helping drive project success. This is a great opportunity for a senior Drupal developer who wants … to step into or continue in a leadership role, while still being technically active. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of scalable and secure Drupal 10/11 applications Lead technical discussions during client engagements and project planning Lead internal development teams to ensure delivery quality and timelines Contribute to hands-on Drupal development across back-end (and More ❯