> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2107741-lead-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2107741-lead-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Birmingham, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Engineering, Software Systems, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2933703469-2 ## About the Role software solutions and has experience creating a practical process & product from concept to completion. Any previous experience working within a manufacturing company is beneficial but not essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to get in at the ground floor and play a key part in the future of an exciting scale-up business where you will be well rewarded for you hard work and help create a terrific product.The role: *Managing the operational process *Data implementation *Software Engineering an idea form concept to completion *Software solutions *Creating a practical & physical product *Fully remote *Flexible salary + share options depending on experienceThe person: *Wanting to work for a small start up *Principal / Lead Software Engineer *Experienced creating software solutions *Experience designing and creating a physical product / hardware *Manufacturing experience beneficial ## Description Lead Software EngineerSoftware & IT Lead Brighton / Fully Remote 50,000 to 80,000 DOE + Shares & PackageExcellent opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join a small, but rapidly growing start-up company as they approach Series A funding, in a varied and autonomous role where you can stamp your mark on the business and help them achieve their long-term goals.This start-up turned scale-up business specialise within solutions for the renewable energy sector and have already gone through pre-seed, and seed funding stages. Through growth, they are looking to make their first IT & Software hire.In this role you will take an engineering lead on taking an exciting idea from concept all the way through to being a functional product. This is currently a blank canvas, and you can implement your own operational processes, programming languages, frameworks, and ideas to help shape and drive the company.The ideal candidate will be a Lead Software Engineer who has experience within