51 to 73 of 73 Lead Software Engineer Jobs in the UK

Profectus Recruitment are working with an exciting start-up who are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to help scale their automated production systems. This is a great opportunity to join a small, innovative team where you'll have real ownership and influence. What you'll be doing: Leading the development of embedded software for automated production applications. Owning and maintaining software modules and operational tools. Mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practices. Working across embedded, automation, and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS). Collaborating on AI/ML projects and data-driven improvements. Required Experience: Strong background in Python (with some C++). Experience in embedded systems and automation/control mechanisms. … Track record of leading or mentoring software engineers. Exposure to AWS and AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV) is a big plus. Flexible, solutions-focused mindset – comfortable in a start-up environment. Nice-to-haves: Microcontrollers (Raspberry Pi, Okdo, Tinker Edge R). Robotics, servo/stepper motors or automated machinery experience. Mobile app development (Android/iOS More ❯

The Client: A government department client is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join them on a 9 month contract . This position will be hybrid with 2-3 days in client offices based around the UK. Job Summary: We are looking for outstanding Technical Leads who can make a positive impact, and want to contribute … facing digital systems; OR provide shared capabilities that allow us to build, assure, deploy and operate these services. Essential Skills: Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of: Modern Software Engineering for Digital Products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka). OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform … opportunities. Significant demonstrable experience of engineering best practice in version control, secure design practices, assurance. Significant demonstrable experience of collaboration & sharing of knowledge and good practice with the wider software engineering community. Significant demonstrable experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. More ❯

The Client: A government department client is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join them on a 9 month contract . This position will be hybrid with 2-3 days in client offices based around the UK. Job Summary: We are looking for outstanding Technical Leads who can make a positive impact, and want to contribute … facing digital systems; OR provide shared capabilities that allow us to build, assure, deploy and operate these services. Essential Skills: Significant demonstrable experience in one or both of: Modern Software Engineering for Digital Products (ideally Java, microservice architectures, Hexagonal software architecture, Mongo and Kafka). OR designing and implementing modern cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation (ideally AWS, Terraform … opportunities. Significant demonstrable experience of engineering best practice in version control, secure design practices, assurance. Significant demonstrable experience of collaboration & sharing of knowledge and good practice with the wider software engineering community. Significant demonstrable experience of working and leading in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple stakeholders. More ❯

Lead Software Engineer with experience working across a .Net, Angular, Azure full stack is required by this leading SaaS vendor as they look to improve on complex product features and technical initiatives to secure continued market success. Joining an existing team, you'll provide senior/lead engineering advice to help mentor developers in the team More ❯

Working with a leading business based in Birmingham in their search for a Lead Java Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid working role and you are required to be on site 3 days a week with 2 from home. Paying up to £90,000 + benefits We are seeking a highly skilled … and experienced Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team building solutions for our public sector client. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, quality assurance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively More ❯

Working with a leading business based in Birmingham in their search for a Lead Java Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid working role and you are required to be on site 3 days a week with 2 from home. Paying up to £90,000 + benefits We are seeking a highly skilled … and experienced Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team building solutions for our public sector client. The ideal candidate will possess advanced technical expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, quality assurance, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively More ❯

Working with a leading business based in Birmingham in their search for a Lead Java Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid working role and you are required to be on site 3 days a week with 2 from home. Paying up to £90,000 + benefits We are seeking a highly skilled … and experienced Lead Engineer to join our dynamic team building solutions for our public sector client click apply for full job details More ❯

Looking to be a leader in an industry-leading company? Java has been the backbone of software development for years, and I'm seeking a skilled Lead Java Engineer to continue its legacy. In this role, you'll lead alongside another Senior Engineer and a Tech Lead, guiding a team of six juniors to … by Terraform and source code managed through GitLab. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and building cloud-native solutions. Beyond technical skills, we value a genuine passion for software craftsmanship and a 'you build it, you run it' mindset, which aligns with our culture. This is a fully remote role, though we also have a London office available … aligns with your ambitions, apply below. No CV is needed for an initial conversation. We are a FinTech disruptor with Unicorn status, and a leading MedTech pioneer delivering advanced software solutions. We value your unique skills, experience, and career goals. Register with us today to kick-start your job search. If you're searching for new talent, get in More ❯

support you in obtaining enhanced DV Clearance. Whilst eDV is being processed, you will be working with our Central Government clients on SC level work. Duties & Responsibilities As a Software Engineer, you will help lead the development of backend platforms and services for National Security and Defence clients leveraging the latest commercial and open-source technologies in More ❯

stay ahead of the challenges we are likely to encounter in 6-12 months' time. What we're looking for: At least seven (7) years of experience as a software engineer, at least 3 on the senior/lead level. You have experience in a high-performing engineering team that is operating at scale. This could come More ❯

a single, collaborative team. This creates a unique opportunity for the right person to influence culture, shape processes, and help drive continuous improvement. The Role: We’re seeking a Lead Senior Software Engineer to combine technical delivery with team leadership. You’ll guide a talented development team, mentor and support colleagues, and play a key role in … systems, cloud platforms, and a broad technology stack. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing coding and leadership responsibilities. Key Skills: Essential Strong background in C# software development Experience with AWS and/or Azure Solid knowledge of SQL (MSSQL, Postgres, or equivalent) Proven track record in leading and mentoring developers Broad technical foundation with ability … or other message broker systems HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React or Vue desirable) Redis, APIs, Git, Bootstrap, SOLR (or equivalent) Experience with both modern and legacy systems Candidate Profile: Senior engineer with leadership experience Comfortable managing and mentoring developers Flexible and adaptable to work across projects and technologies Strong communicator and collaborator Motivated to improve processes and influence team culture More ❯

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced Software Team Lead to join our client's team and lead the development of a real-time, safety-critical embedded C application that controls the aircraft's nose wheel steering system. In this key leadership role, you will guide a team of software engineers through requirements gathering, design … implementation, and rigorous testing. You will take ownership of the full software development lifecycle and ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A safety standards, while driving innovation and quality. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead requirements definition, design, development, and verification of a bare-metal, real-time C software system. Ensure strict adherence to DO-178C Level A … processes, including traceability and quality assurance. Conduct design and code reviews to maintain high-quality standards. Project & Team Leadership: Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams for smooth software-hardware integration. Report project status to stakeholders and participate in program reviews. Foster clear communication and teamwork within your group. Required Skills and Experience: Technical: Proven experience developing bare-metal More ❯

value at pace. We prefer building smart, tailored solutions over buying generic ones — and we integrate automation and testing into every part of our tech stack, from infrastructure to software to data. As a Senior Backend Engineer , you'll join our Online Customer Experience (OCX) vertical — the team behind our e-commerce platforms across web and mobile. With … re entering a new and exciting phase: building next-generation digital propositions that align with our mission to be the go-to wellness brand. This role will see you lead by example — owning software design across key functional areas, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable systems that enhance the customer experience. What You'll Be … Doing Take ownership of designing and delivering backend services , operating independently without technical oversight Lead by example to consistently ship high-quality, cross-functional software Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet expectations Bring fresh thinking and share new techniques across disciplines including product, QA, and UX Support and mentor your More ❯

Python/Django Lead Developer £550/day Outside IR-35 Active SC required 1 day per week in Croydon 8 weeks initial - likely extens ion Our client is looking to bring in an experienced Tech Lead/Lead Developer for an initial 8 week discovery phase with a public sector end client. We need active clearance More ❯

Lead our client's Guidewire center to shape claims systems for 1M+ policyholders. Manage a small dev team to design and support Guidewire ClaimCenter/ContactManager customizations that improve customer outcomes. C2C is not an option with this job opening and all applicants should be able work for any US Employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and this … term disability. Tuition discounts; onsite fitness, cafeteria, childcare. Auto discounts; family culture. Compensation $95,700/year + up to 10% bonus (DOE). What You'll Be Doing Lead the ClaimCenter/ContactManager configuration/dev team. Design, build, release, and support Guidewire integrations. Document requirements, test, and create release branches. Monitor production, troubleshoot, and participate in on More ❯

YT Technologies are on the lookout for a sensor fusion software engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves architecting, designing, implementing and testing embedded applications primarily focused around sensor suite integration and fusion as well as leading a small team. Key Requirements; Strong working experience of developing embedded C++ applications. Knowledge of state estimation/sensor fusion/… filters. Knowledge of the principles and characteristics of sensors and sensing processes. Experience in data processing and analysis. Experience in sensor selection, evaluation and modelling. Understanding of flight mechanics. Software Architecture skills for Embedded Systems and/or backend/server-based applications taking into account constraints of performance, security and redundancy SC Clearance is essential If interested, please More ❯

YT Technologies are on the lookout for a sensor fusion software engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves architecting, designing, implementing and testing embedded applications primarily focused around sensor suite integration and fusion as well as leading a small team. Key Requirements; Strong working experience of developing embedded C++ applications click apply for full job details More ❯

with design, research, and development of new applications and major enhancements. Provides guidance to developers, testers, and support staff. Using an understanding of the technological advances in both the software industry and in the oil and gas industry this person will challenge the technical software delivery process to deliver fit for purpose software in a more timely … manner. This person will have had experience in leading software development projects and may provide Technical Excellence Leadership for more than one team, providing expert guidance to software developers and support staff. Provides guidance to staff on application security standards, secure coding practices, and secure architecture designs. Provides a strong technical focus in product planning for a complete … software system. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience including software development experience. Key Responsibilities: Lead the team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs Working with the More ❯

Technical Lead Location: Sheffield Salary: £75k Employment Type: Permanent We’re hiring a Technical Lead to guide two experienced software teams building specialist Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) used globally in critical healthcare diagnostics and treatment. What You’ll Do Lead architecture, design & delivery across two .NET/C# teams Mentor developers and drive process improvements More ❯

Technical Lead Location: Sheffield Salary: £75k Employment Type: Permanent We’re hiring a Technical Lead to guide two experienced software teams building specialist Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) used globally in critical healthcare diagnostics and treatment. What You’ll Do Lead architecture, design & delivery across two .NET/C# teams Mentor developers and drive process improvements More ❯

About the Role Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team S&P Global corporates value stream technology team consists of geographically diversified software engineers responsible to develop scalable solutions by working directly with product development team. Our team culture is oriented towards equality in the realm of software engineering irrespective of hierarchy promoting innovation. One should feel … by building feature rich solutions including big data engineering, analytics, business intelligence and workflow capabilities. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly technical role and will design and develop software using cutting edge technologies consisting of web applications, data pipelines, big data, machine learning and multi-cloud. Active participation in all scrum ceremonies, follow AGILE best practices effectively. Play More ❯

and technical operations. Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more focus areas. Contribute to the engineering community by advocating firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices in the Software Development Life Cycle. Influence peers and decision-makers to adopt leading-edge technologies. Promote a team culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Lead projects independently and guide More ❯

Overview Software Development Engineer, Senior Leader Experiences - Execution Engine Team. As part of the Amazon-wide Amzonian Leadership Experiences team, the Senior Leadership team's mission is to build workforce planning application suite. We develop philosophies, mechanisms and products that guide leaders to inspect and make data-driven decisions to improve their organizational operating models, and plans to … variety of core product features, designing the system architecture, and promoting code quality and best practices. You are passionate about the customer experience, take pride in building high quality software, and have a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering new features and products. You value collaboration, making data-driven decisions, and can comfortably communicate with others, in both technical … the way. As much as we like to connect for our work meetings, we also connect regularly to have meet & greets. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience 5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new More ❯