Lead Software Engineer

We're looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to help build and scale a modern cloud-first platform within a fast-growing, technology-driven business.

This is a key leadership role where you'll help shape engineering standards, architecture, delivery practices and team culture as the business continues to scale its in-house engineering capability.

You'll lead a small international team of engineers, working closely with product, data and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software in a fast-moving environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a small engineering team
• Driving best practice across architecture, CI/CD, automated testing and secure coding
• Building scalable cloud-native solutions in Microsoft Azure
• Working closely with stakeholders to turn business requirements into technical delivery
• Exploring and implementing new technologies, including AI-assisted development tools
• Helping shape engineering culture, standards and future hiring

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Strong experience with:

• Microsoft Azure
• C#
• Kubernetes / AKS
• SQL & NoSQL databases
• CI/CD pipelines & automated testing
• Strong understanding of scalable architecture and secure development practices
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineers in a high-performing environment
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why Join?

• Genuine influence over technology direction and engineering culture
• Highly flexible working environment
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI-driven technologies
• Supportive, collaborative and growth-focused culture
• Private medical & dental, enhanced holiday allowance, birthday leave, LinkedIn Learning and more

We know great candidates don't always tick every box - if the role excites you, we'd still love to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your latest CV for immediate review by our Talent team.

Thank you!

Pay: £70,000.00-£80,000.00 per year