Job Description
🔧 Senior Software Engineering Team Lead (C++)
📍 Remote first - Office in Birmingham
💼 Up to £90,000 + benefits
We're looking for an experienced C++ Software Team Lead to manage a team of six highly skilled senior engineers working on a software development tool used globally.
This is a varied role blending technical leadership with hands-on C++ development. You'll lead the delivery of core platform functionality across Windows, Linux, and AIX systems.
⭐ What you’ll be doing
* Lead and mentor a team of six senior C++ developers (line management, project planning, delivery).
* Contribute directly to the design and development of a compiler-like backend tool.
* Collaborate with QA, Support, and other technical leads across the business.
* Navigate project planning, team challenges, and cross-functional coordination.
* Work in a complex, database-centric software environment.
⭐ What we're looking for
* Solid experience in C++ (C++17 ideally)
* Strong understanding of databases — SQL Server, Oracle, or Postgres.
* Prior experience leading development teams (6 months+ leadership).
* Excellent communicator
⭐ Why this role?
* Be part of a highly experienced team building core platform tech, not just applications.
* Work with autonomy in a remote first role.
* Excellent opportunity to grow into a Development Manager role.
* Competitive salary + strong benefits including pension, private healthcare, and flexible holiday options.
If you enjoy solving complex problems, leading strong teams, and working on deep technical products using C++ apply now or email your CV to kaiyashah@digitalgurus.co.uk