Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems w/API Design
Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team?
Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design?
We’re recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment.
This role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow.
Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale
Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development
Collaborate across product, cloud, QA and systems engineering to deliver robust solutions
Create real value by helping internal teams and end users manage hardware estates with ease
Leading technical delivery within backend software projects
TypeScript or Node.js development, or similar backend technologies
Working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and scalable system design
Agile delivery and team collaboration
Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation
Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems
Working with Linux-based systems
Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration
Frontend technologies such as React
Networking, messaging protocols or event-driven systems
Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability, deployment tooling and systems integration
Shape the team’s approach to architecture, testing, delivery and support
Mentor software engineers and contribute to a positive team culture
Guide development from planning through to deployment and ongoing iteration
Support release processes and the delivery of software to a wide variety of environments
Your team is engaged and consistently delivering high-quality, maintainable code
Software deployments are smooth, efficient and scalable
Competitive salary in the region of £80,000 to £85,000
Remote-first working with occasional in-person collaboration
A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing and development
Investment in high-quality tools and equipment
Access to learning and development opportunities
A collaborative, values-driven working culture focused on impact and innovation
Inclusion and Diversity