26 to 50 of 82 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the UK

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 ❯

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 – Java (Digital Consultancy) – Edinburgh – 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 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 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 More ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Azure/.NET Remote/London (occasional office visits) £Competitive + 20% bonus + excellent benefits Azure, C#, .NET, API A Lead Software Engineer with strong experience in Azure and C#/.NET is required by a global, prestigious luxury brand. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will … fortnight. Key Responsibilities: Design and deliver high-performance, public-facing REST APIs and system integrations within a modern Azure environment. Produce API documentation that adheres to OpenAPI 3.x standards. Lead and mentor a small, focused development team, promoting collaboration, code quality, and technical excellence. Modernise legacy systems and drive the development of next-generation, cloud-native solutions aligned with 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 ❯

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 ❯

Lead Software Engineer Reading £70-90k Do you have experience with embedded systems & AI? A fast-growing company in Reading is looking for someone like you to lead their Software Development team. You'll be able to lead the direction of the software architecture while working on real-life environmental solutions making More ❯

space, healthcare, and communications. Their engineers solve complex technical challenges, shaping the future of radar & sensing, from concept through to deployment. The Role We’re seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary software team. You’ll lead a small sub-team while contributing directly to embedded software design and development … across a diverse range of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and delivery. Act as technical lead within cross-functional project teams. Design and develop embedded software for radar, IoT, and communication systems. Contribute to process improvement and technology strategy. About You You’ll be an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys balancing technical depth with people leadership. You’re likely to have: Experience in C/C++ for embedded systems (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux). Broad understanding of drivers, DSP, algorithms, and communication protocols. Previous team leadership or line management experience. Excellent communication and delivery focus. Why Join Work on cutting-edge radar, communications, and 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 ❯

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – Azure DevOps Contract Type: Permanent Location: Alderley Edge Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based Closing date: 23rd October 2025 A Software Engineer is essential in developing and implementing technology solutions that meet business needs. They work with product owners and business analysts to turn requirements into effective designs. … and reusing shared platforms. They develop business systems, interfaces, databases, and reporting tools to support corporate goals. Whether working on front-end or back-end systems, they use their software development expertise to create robust, scalable, and efficient solutions, driving continuous improvements and enhancing customer choice. About the Role Create and Deliver Solutions: Develop technology solutions that meet business More ❯

space, healthcare, and communications. Their engineers solve complex technical challenges, shaping the future of radar & sensing, from concept through to deployment. The Role We’re seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary software team. You’ll lead a small sub-team while contributing directly to embedded software design and development … across a diverse range of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their development and delivery. Act as technical lead within cross-functional project teams. Design and develop embedded software for radar, IoT, and communication systems. Contribute to process improvement and technology strategy. About You You’ll be an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys balancing technical depth with people leadership. You’re likely to have: Experience in C/C++ for embedded systems (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux). Broad understanding of drivers, DSP, algorithms, and communication protocols. Previous team leadership or line management experience. Excellent communication and delivery focus. Why Join Work on cutting-edge radar, communications, 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 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 ❯

belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Software Engineer Lead Consultant architects and designs their digital products using modern tools, technologies, frameworks, and systems. They apply a systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods … and participates in daily site, cross-site, and product team standups Leads and participates in retrospectives, demonstrating and encouraging each participant to provide feedback with empathy Provides support for software products in user environments Coaches the team and leads daily practices of using paired programming and test-driven development in writing software and building products Establishes continuous integration … demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. Minimum 4 years' experience as a Software Engineer Consultant Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouses, Pipelines, Notebooks) or experience with (CI/CD pipelines, build/test/deploy automation). Demonstrable professional More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety, security, and transportation. More ❯

Lead Software Engineer Join our UK Team who are committed to a Mission! At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety, security, and transportation More ❯

Role: Lead Software Engineer Location: Hybrid, London Salary: Competitive (Outside IR35) Type 12 month Contract Myn is an AI driven marketplace that connects the candidates, clients and recruiters. Myn collaborates with leading employers to offer exclusive, carefully matched contract and permanent positions. Our Recruitment Partners all have extensive industry experience, and work with a select group of … significant funding, they dominate the UK market and have recently launched in the US. They are building out a brand-new division from scratch and need immediate, hands-on Lead Engineers with both strong technical skills and proven people leadership experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of complex software systems Set coding standards and champion … code reviews, pairing, and career development Own delivery timelines and ensure high-quality releases Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve performance and developer experience Requirements : 7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role Deep expertise in modern backend and frontend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, React, TypeScript) Strong understanding of system architecture, cloud More ❯

Job Role: Principal PHP Software Engineer Reference: BH-357p Job Type: Permanent Location: Fully Remote with in-person meetups every 2 months Salary: up to £100,000k per annum About The Client: Our client is a fast-growing HealthTech company rethinking pharmacy workflows. They replace outdated systems with smart hardware and provide full onboarding and training. Their platform … powers operations, integrates with NHS services, and supports robotics. Theyre hiring a Principal PHP Software Engineer to lead engineering, drive improvements, and mentor the team. Overview: Our client is looking for a Principal PHPSoftware Engineer to take a leading role in their engineering team. Youll be hands-on with their Laravel-based backend, while also guiding … engineering practices. Beyond development, youll play a vital leadership role, supporting junior team members, championing testing and automation, and introducing robust DevOps and CI/CD processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead backend development in our Laravel PHP monolith, owning major projects end-to-end. Upgrade and modernise somewhat out of date PHP framework codebases, Introducing best practices and modern tooling. More ❯

Job Description We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. In this role, you will take the lead in developing, supporting and enhancing business systems and applications using .NET technologies and SQL Server. You will also play a key part in driving and supporting change … and technically.We offer a hybrid working arrangement with one or two days per week in our Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities: Be up to date regarding best practices in software development and deployment Implement best practice coding in relation to development coding standards Provide direction for more Junior Software Engineers Foster a culture of observability across the team. … Help teams use operational data to improve the stability and performance of their applications Maintain documentation and release notes Have awareness of application security considerations Lead incident response across the team as needed Identify dependencies across the organization and work with teams to resolve them before they become an issue, and install preventative measures to mitigate repeat occurrences Effectively More ❯

team of creators, innovators, and collaborators, crafting impactful digital products and services for startups, scaleups, and enterprises. We foster a forward-thinking, inclusive culture where innovation thrives, and every engineer has a voice. We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer who is excited about the future of software development - someone who leverages AI-assisted … is an opportunity to be part of a team that's pioneering modern engineering practices, from assisted coding workflows to intelligent automation in app development. If you're an engineer who is always experimenting with the latest tools and has a passion for delivering cutting-edge applications, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid role … technology features under the hood , such as chatbots, AI-powered automation tools, or AI-enhanced search features. You write clean, scalable, and maintainable code with a focus on modern software design patterns . You're comfortable working in multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams and can articulate complex technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You embrace continuous learning More ❯

Lead Software Engineer - Java (Digital Consultancy) - London - 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 click apply for full job More ❯

A fast-growing, product-focused tech business is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a skilled engineering team based in Nottingham . This is a primarily on-site role , with some hybrid flexibility, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership in a collaborative, in-person environment. You’ll guide the development of features and … delivery oversight, playing a key role in shaping both the product and the team’s growth. Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 + benefits Location: Nottingham, Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead the design and build of new product features, services, and technical systems Own features end-to-end—from technical design to testing, deployment, and monitoring Write production-grade code … Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and team communication What You’ll Bring 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including recent time in a senior or lead role Strong experience with Node.js (NestJS), TypeScript , and Vue 3 Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and CI More ❯

A fast-growing, product-focused tech business is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to guide a skilled engineering team based in Nottingham . This is a primarily on-site role , with some hybrid flexibility, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership in a collaborative, in-person environment. You’ll guide the development of features and … delivery oversight, playing a key role in shaping both the product and the team’s growth. Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 + benefits Location: Nottingham, Hybrid Key Responsibilities Lead the design and build of new product features, services, and technical systems Own features end-to-end—from technical design to testing, deployment, and monitoring Write production-grade code … Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and team communication What You’ll Bring 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including recent time in a senior or lead role Strong experience with Node.js (NestJS), TypeScript , and Vue 3 Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and CI More ❯