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Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will … design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of high-quality code using … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer - facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Are you a hands-on Lead or Senior .Net Developer ready to shape architecture and guide talented developers? Want a hybrid role with 3 days WFH? This is your chance to stay close to the code while making key technical decisions that drive real business impact. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team building cutting-edge products … with the support, tools, and flexibility to thrive. Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .Net Developer, Software Engineering Manager, Senior Full Stack Developer, Lead .Net Developer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior C# Developer Salary: £65k - £75k base + Bonus Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private More ❯

LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - SC CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON FOR A SECURITY CLEARED LEAD DEVELOPER Exciting new opportunity for a Lead Developer to work on UK Govt. projects SC Clearance required Based in London (Hybrid - 1 day per fortnight in the office) Salary up to £90,000 + company benefits To apply … email: The Company Join a leading UK consultancy delivering innovative software solutions for high-profile government projects. You'll work alongside talented engineers and consultants to design, build, and deploy systems that make a real impact on national-scale initiatives. The Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of … full-stack solutions across multiple government programmes. You'll guide teams through the entire software development lifecycle - from architecture and design through to implementation and delivery - ensuring best practices, scalability, and security throughout. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll balance technical delivery with mentoring and architectural direction. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and custom click apply for full job details More ❯

Lead Software Developer – Systems Simulation & Experimentation Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge simulation and experimentation environments that shape the future of defence systems? We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Systems Simulation & Experimentation, creating innovative solutions that deliver an … days per week on-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 (plus bonus and excellent benefits) Security: British Citizenship & ability to obtain clearance required What you’ll do: Lead a small software team developing synthetic environments and simulation components. Work with C++ and C# to build advanced, real-time systems. Collaborate with project leads, simulation architects and multi-disciplinary … technologies including AR/VR to support development, training and in-service support. Drive innovation through experimentation across the full product lifecycle. What you’ll bring: Strong background in software engineering (C++, C#). Leadership skills to guide a small development team. Problem-solving mindset with a system-wide perspective. (Bonus) Experience with real-time software, DIS or More ❯

Lead Software Developer required by a successful software company with an international client base. This is a hands on, Technical Lead level role. The technical focus is "full stack" working with C# and React. The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for Full stack development with C# and React as part of … SaaS product Evolving a traditional monolith architecture towards a modular monolith working with both onshore and offshore teams Mentoring and upskilling less experienced developers in the team Taking the lead on architectural and design decisions Key experience Extensive C# experience SQL Server React TypeScript CI/CD - Azure DevOps MS Azure services Azure AD B2C Microservices architecture Database design More ❯

Lead Software Developer required by a successful software company with an international client base. This is a hands on, Technical Lead level role. The technical focus is "full stack" working with C# and React. The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for Full stack development with C# and React as part of … SaaS product Evolving a traditional monolith architecture towards a modular monolith working with both onshore and offshore teams Mentoring and upskilling less experienced developers in the team Taking the lead on architectural and design decisions Key experience Extensive C# experience SQL Server React TypeScript CI/CD - Azure DevOps MS Azure services Azure AD B2C Microservices architecture Database design More ❯

I’m recruiting for a Lead Software Developer to join a brilliant organisation based in central Swindon, and they’re looking for someone happy to be in the office two days a week. You’ll be joining a company right at the start of a huge modernisation journey, investing heavily in modern tech, cloud native transformation, and … the future of digital experiences for their members and customers. In this role, you’ll guide the design and delivery of high quality software solutions, working closely with the Application Development Manager and colleagues across the wider technology function.This role is perfect for someone who loves getting stuck in. They want a Lead Software Developer who … blends hands on technical ability with genuine leadership. Someone who can shape how software is designed, built, and delivered, while supporting and guiding the team. You’ll directly manage two developers and two testers, with room for that team to grow up to seven.You’ll take ownership of the development and technical roadmap as they transition legacy .NET and More ❯

Lead C#.Net Software Developer (C#, ASP.NET/.Net Core , SQL Server) This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week onsite near to Crewe, Cheshire. My client are an innovative software development company delivering mission-critical Azure hosted software in their respected sector. Their collaborative and fast paced environment utilises Agile methodologies to deliver … cutting edge solutions for their diverse customer base. They are seeking Lead C#.Net Software Developers to join their dynamic and innovative software development team. You will play a critical role in the development of their proprietary software applications. They are currently building Software Development squads so you will be the Lead Developer for … of maintenance work. You will: Collaborate with a small team of developers in a Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment with a strong emphasis on Agile delivery. Develop and maintain software for large-scale systems with long life cycles, tailored to multiple customers with varying configurations. Apply your technical expertise in C#, .Net Core (primarily), ASP.NET and MS SQL Server. More ❯

We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due … be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments …/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real More ❯

Stevenage We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site … be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments …/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real More ❯

Bristol We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site … be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments …/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real More ❯

site for 4/5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. - We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join one of our leading defence clients, delivering innovative solutions to provide an end-to-end representation of the weapon system! This is a … hands-on Software Development role, you will be working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building. The team are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and … training capability and support. This a great opportunity to join a growing team on exciting projects and to grow your own skills within the business - Skill and Experience; A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments More ❯

site for 4/5 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. - We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join one of our leading defence clients, delivering innovative solutions to provide an end-to-end representation of the weapon system! This is a … hands-on Software Development role, you will be working collaboratively with Project Leads, Simulation Architects and the wider project team, with the development of synthetic environments using the C family of programming languages. The role combines aspects of technical leadership, project management and team building. The team are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, and … training capability and support. This a great opportunity to join a growing team on exciting projects and to grow your own skills within the business - Skill and Experience; A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments More ❯

Senior Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services Overview: A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of critical technology solutions across its operations. This high-impact role sits at the heart of business transformation, focused on building scalable systems to support reporting, compliance, and operational … efficiency.The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving the development of innovative solutions to support complex, enterprise-scale systems. Role & Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications and reporting systems Develop tools for dashboards, analytics, and operational monitoring Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for business processes Implement scalable … and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms where required Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth Contribute to technology strategy, promoting innovation and best practices Essential Skills & Experience: 8+ years in software development within financial services or More ❯

Senior Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services Overview: A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of critical technology solutions across its operations. This high-impact role sits at the heart of business transformation, focused on building scalable systems to support reporting, compliance, and operational … efficiency. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving the development of innovative solutions to support complex, enterprise-scale systems. Role & Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications and reporting systems Develop tools for dashboards, analytics, and operational monitoring Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for business processes Implement … and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms where required Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth Contribute to technology strategy, promoting innovation and best practices Essential Skills & Experience: 8+ years in software development within financial services or More ❯

We're on the lookout for a Lead Developer who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation. If you're a lead developer with a strategic mindset and enjoy mentoring others while shaping bespoke digital solutions, this could be your next big move. Your Role at a Glance: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients … to define and refine technical requirements. Architect and design custom software solutions tailored to complex business needs. Contribute directly to development efforts where your skills make a difference. What You Bring: A strong foundation in software development, ideally as a Senior Developer or Software architect. Proven experience gathering and translating requirements for complex systems. A genuine … curiosity for technology and a broad interest in software projects. Solid grasp of the full software development lifecycle, including Agile and DevOps methodologies. Skills: C#.NET , JavaScript Azure Experience in a client-facing role is a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Work with cutting-edge More ❯

Lead Software Developer – Newcastle upon Tyne Up to £120,000 - £150,000 + Excellent Benefits Our client is a newly established joint venture between a global leader in management consulting and a leading global alternative investment fund manager. They are building a team of exceptional developers in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, creating an intellectually stimulating … environment where world-class technical talent can work on complex, high-impact initiatives tied to global markets and events. If you’re an outstanding developer and communicator who thrives on solving challenging problems at pace, this is a rare opportunity to join a business at its inception and help shape its culture and future. Note: Any applicant must have More ❯

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping innovative software solutions for a growing financial services company? We’re partnering with a forward-thinking organisation that’s expanding its technical team in Edinburgh and Glasgow. As a Lead Software Developer, you’ll join a cross-functional Agile group dedicated to delivering market-leading digital More ❯

Location: Mostly remote (with one day per month in Milton Keynes) Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 Contract type: Full time, permanent Our client is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their engineering team. This is an opportunity to take on a pivotal technical leadership role within a collaborative, Agile environment, working alongside colleagues across multiple regions. … hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership within a cross-functional Agile development team, focusing on code quality, security, and best practices Design, develop, debug, and deploy scalable software solutions using Java and modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular) Mentor and support junior developers, especially across multiple regions Collaborate with product managers, scrum masters, and engineering leads … planning, and demos Review code, support release activities, and ensure secure development processes Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team Required Skills and Experience Hands-on software development experience, including technical leadership or mentoring roles Strong expertise in Java (preferably with microservices architecture) and front-end frameworks (React and/or Angular) Experience with React Native More ❯

We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due 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 thrives on … 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 ❯

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 thrives on … 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 ❯