26 to 50 of 110 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 … to 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 November2025 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 - .NET/AWS/Databricks .NET, C#, Python, SQL, Databricks, AWS, Azure, Microservices, APIs, Cloud Security Salary up to £85k Hybrid - Greater Manchester Excellent progression and leadership opportunities Who We Are We're an established technology-driven organisation focused on building secure, scalable, and high-performing digital platforms. Our engineering culture promotes innovation, collaboration … and continuous improvement. As we expand our technical capabilities, we're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the future of our engineering function. Who We're Seeking We're searching for an experienced technical leader to own and drive our back-end and data strategy. You'll lead teams responsible for designing, developing … You'll work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, fostering a high-performance culture within the engineering team. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and implementation of .NET back-end systems and data workflows using Databricks . Oversee the build and optimisation of data pipelines within AWS . Drive engineering More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | React & Node.js | SaaS House *Remote First*, Head Office based in Berkshire. Prism Digital have partnered with a super cool UK/US-based company that creates a suite of SaaS Data Visualisation tools which plug into various applications and cloud/infrastructure environments. Our client essentially provides a Data Visualisation tool akin to DataDog … requirements: React JavaScript & TypeScript Node.js Previous experience working for a SaaS product company (ideally smaller-sized) Excellent communication skills and a good educational background Gravitas to be able to lead a team of four awesome engineers (2 Devs/2 QAs). Having a current lead/manager title isn’t essential so long as you have had … to be in the office x5 days this year) Regularly paid for company trips This role does not accept applicants outside of the UK, nor does it offer sponsorship Lead Software Engineer | React & Node | SaaS House 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. … air traffic safety and efficiency, our proven track record and industry-leading innovations make us the worlds most trusted air traffic control partner. We are now looking for a Software Engineering Lead, based primarily at Whiteley and the surrounding client sites, to join our growing team in delivering change and new functionality to the current air traffic systems. … If this sounds like the kind of environment you can thrive, keep reading! As the software engineering lead, you will be responsible for a multi-functional team delivering a complex programme of transformation and functional changes. Your role will encompass managing the schedule and costs across multiple deliveries, change requests and new functional capabilities. Accountable to the engineer 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. … air traffic safety and efficiency, our proven track record and industry-leading innovations make us the worlds most trusted air traffic control partner. We are now looking for a Software Engineering Lead, based primarily at Whiteley and the surrounding client sites, to join our growing team in delivering change and new functionality to the current air traffic systems. … If this sounds like the kind of environment you can thrive, keep reading! As the software engineering lead, you will be responsible for a multi-functional team delivering a complex programme of transformation and functional changes. Your role will encompass managing the schedule and costs across multiple deliveries, change requests and new functional capabilities. Accountable to the engineer More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | AI-Powered Real Estate Startup We’re partnering with a fast-growing AI startup that’s transforming how investors make decisions in real estate. Their cloud-native SaaS platform combines street-level data, financial modelling, and machine learning to deliver smarter, data-driven investment insights . With a new funding round about to drop … they’re entering a bold new growth phase - expanding products, scaling systems, and doubling down on innovation. As the Lead Software Engineer , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the platform and the team behind it. You’ll define the technical roadmap, collaborate with product and data teams to ship impactful features, and stay hands-on … background in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) – Solid experience with Python – Proven track record of scaling teams and systems in fast-growth environments If you’re ready to take the lead in a company redefining the intersection of AI and real estate , this is your chance to make a mark. 👉 Apply now - and help build what’s next. More ❯

Lead Software Engineer | AI-Powered Real Estate Startup We’re partnering with a fast-growing AI startup that’s transforming how investors make decisions in real estate. Their cloud-native SaaS platform combines street-level data, financial modelling, and machine learning to deliver smarter, data-driven investment insights . With a new funding round about to drop … they’re entering a bold new growth phase - expanding products, scaling systems, and doubling down on innovation. As the Lead Software Engineer , you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the platform and the team behind it. You’ll define the technical roadmap, collaborate with product and data teams to ship impactful features, and stay hands-on … background in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) – Solid experience with Python – Proven track record of scaling teams and systems in fast-growth environments If you’re ready to take the lead in a company redefining the intersection of AI and real estate , this is your chance to make a mark. 👉 Apply now - and help build what’s next. 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. 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 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 ❯

A Lead Embedded Software Engineer with a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working available. This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications … delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should ideally bring: Minimum of Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development … Embedded Linux. Exposure to higher level languages and DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. Excellent customer facing skills with the ability to answer complex technical questions. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from More ❯

A Lead Embedded Software Engineer with a good appreciation of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. Youll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). Hybrid working with salary to C£80K plus comprehensive benefits package. This dynamic Consultancy, working across sectors from … Defence and Healthcare to Industrial and Communications delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality, seeks an individual who can confidently apply their technical expertise to address complex engineering problems. The Lead Embedded Software Engineer should ideally bring: Minimum of Bachelors level Degree in Electronic Engineering or similar subject. Extensive hands … on experience with embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Bare metal, RTOS environments and Embedded Linux. Exposure to higher level languages and DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. Excellent customer facing skills with 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 ❯

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 ❯

Lead Software Engineer – Quality Engineering Focus (Hybrid – Telford) Location: Telford (Hybrid – 40–70% on-site) Salary: Up to £100,000 + benefits Type: Full-time | Permanent Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance Are you a senior Software Engineer/Quality Engineering specialist looking to take a leading role in Agile delivery teams? This is … hands-on leadership opportunity where you will shape engineering practices, drive automation, and mentor the next generation of engineers while delivering high-impact digital services. What You'll Do Lead complex engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely delivery Drive innovation in test automation, QA processes, and engineering practices Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers Collaborate … teams to deliver scalable solutions Influence technical standards, best practices, and QA strategy across the organisation What We’re Looking For Proven leadership experience in QA, test automation, or software engineering Advanced knowledge of automation frameworks, test design, and QA principles Hands-on with Java-based technologies, microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerisation, and DevOps practices Strong problem 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 – Manchester (Hybrid) Lead the development of real-time, large-scale systems used by millions of users across the UK, North America and South Africa. This is a chance to work on business-critical software that directly drives user engagement and revenue. Hybrid role based in Manchester city centre (2 days per week … between the Engineering team and Senior Management, communicating project status and technical challenges Assume a leadership role in the company, representing the Engineering team and promoting best practices in software development. Feature development and evaluation of the tooling processes both in development and deployment alongside the Platform Engineering team. Help resolve complex software challenges and drive performance optimization. … to the development team, including code reviews, mentoring and ensuring the platform coding standards are being adhered to. Ensure that development processes and technologies are up-to-date Document software design, code, and test procedures Participate in the estimation of software projects and lead the planning and scheduling of projects. Mentor junior members of the team and 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 ❯