IT & Software

Lead Software Engineer

Understanding Recruitment

England · United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Want to lead technically while staying hands-on?

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of a key product area, helping shape the architecture and technical direction while continuing to build and ship complex software.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leading the technical direction and architecture of a core product area
  • Designing and building mission-critical software
  • Mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards
  • Influencing product and technical decisions
  • Staying hands-on with development and code reviews
  • Building secure, reliable and scalable systems

What we’re looking for

  • Strong experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript
  • Experience building complex production software
  • Strong architecture and system design skills
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineers
  • Interest in modern AI development tools
  • Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or security experience is a bonus

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary + equity
  • Free daily meals
  • Significant technical ownership
  • A leadership role where you can remain genuinely hands-on

You’ll need the right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK SC clearance .

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Reference: WJ-766_22058045

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