Lead Software Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of one of our clients core platform systems. In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented engineering team, ensuring the stability, performance, and ongoing evolution of a mission-critical product area. You'll balance technical leadership with hands-on engineering, driving new feature development while continuously enhancing the existing platform.

Collaborating closely with architects, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teams, you will help shape the technical roadmap and ensure our systems remain scalable, reliable, and innovative., * Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction across the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with internal standards and best practices.

• Hands-On Coding: Contribute directly to the codebase and support sprint goals with high-quality engineering work.
• Team Leadership & Coaching: Manage and mentor a small team of software engineers, fostering collaboration, growth, and engineering excellence., We cover the full spectrum of roles, from entry-level to senior leadership, across multiple industries:
• IT & Technology: Software Engineers, Cloud & DevOps Specialists, IT Support, Cybersecurity, CTOs and more
• Sales: Business Development, Account Management, Inside Sales, Sales Leadership
• Digital & Marketing: Brand, Communications, Social Media, SEO, PPC, Content, Marketing Executives through to CMOs
• AI & Data: AI Engineers, Data Scientists, Analysts, and emerging tech specialists

Whether you're hiring a Fullstack Developer in Leeds, a Sales Executive in London, a Marketing Manager in Birmingham, or an AI Engineer in Manchester, we can help., Our ethos is simple: deliver a consultancy-style recruitment solution where people always come first.

• We use the latest recruitment technology to ensure smooth, transparent processes.
• We keep candidates informed at every stage of their journey.
• Our consultants are free from unnecessary call targets, if we contact you, it's because we have something valuable to share.
• We provide ongoing support and advice, with many of our original candidates now returning as hiring managers.

• Strong Software Development Background, with proven proficiency in Java and TypeScript.
• Commercial AWS Experience, including solid understanding of core cloud services.
• NoSQL Expertise, with hands-on experience in at least one NoSQL technology (Cassandra experience is a plus).
• Search Technologies: Understanding of search indexing and practical exposure to at least one search platform (Solr experience beneficial).
• CI/CD Proficiency: Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, automation best practices, and modern CI/CD tooling.
• Scalable System Design: Experience designing, building, and maintaining highly available, scalable systems.
• API Design: Familiarity with best practices for REST and GraphQL API design.

Education & Experience

• Experience working with complex, mission-critical systems.
• Previous experience in a SaaS environment is a plus.

Lead Software Engineer (Java / Typescript)

• "Extremely helpful, competent, and professional. Mike went above and beyond to provide the best service possible." - Harry, Service Delivery Manager
• "Adria Solutions supported me through the whole process and guaranteed a rewarding end. Highly recommend." - Emmanuel, Software Engineer
• "My new job wouldn't have happened without Adria Solutions. They always kept my needs front of mind." - Anthony, Technical Consultant
• "Handled my recruitment experience professionally and efficiently." - Karen, Product Manager
• "Fantastic company. I got a new job within a week thanks to Adria!" - Megan, Project Manager

Adria Solutions Ltd is a family-run recruitment consultancy, established in 2004. From our base in Cheshire's leafy suburbs, we've grown into a trusted partner for businesses across Manchester, the North-West, and the wider UK. While our roots are in IT recruitment, our reach now spans Sales, Digital, Marketing, and AI, helping companies secure the talent they need to thrive in fast-moving industries. Our reputation has been built on long-term relationships and word-of-mouth recommendations. Many of our earliest clients still work with us today, considering us one of the most reliable recruitment partners in the region., We are not a typical recruitment agency. We combine a personal, boutique service with the technology and reach of larger firms. * Personal, not pushy: We believe recruitment works best when built on honest conversations, not hard-sell tactics. * Specialist consultants: Our team are entrepreneurial thinkers who understand how businesses grow and what it takes to succeed in competitive markets. Adaptable approach: Every client and candidate is different, so we tailor our service rather than follow a one-size-fits-all process.