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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Intec Select Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Technical Debt, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Production Code, Graphql, Terraform, Webhooks
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-BE8B58EB4A73EEB04C/

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a lead or senior engineer, deep hands-on in Python or .NET
 * Strong Back End background - REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven architecture, system integrations
 * Experience integrating ERP platforms, in-house tools and SaaS applications
 * Solid SQL and data modelling skills
 * Comfortable in AWS or Azure, with modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
 * A real point of view on using AI coding tools responsibly and effectively
 * Strong communicator - able to explain technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders
 * Bonus: Terraform or infrastructure-as-code experience, or a background in a platform or service-based business

## Description

* Write production code, lead technical spikes, and set the standard for quality
 * Own the architecture for Back End services and the integration layer across ERP platforms, in-house systems and third-party SaaS
 * Define standards for APIs, webhooks, event-driven patterns and data flows across the business
 * Lead and mentor engineers working across Python and .NET
 * Champion pragmatic, responsible use of AI tooling (Claude Code, Codex or similar) to boost velocity and code quality
 * Partner with Product, QA and business stakeholders to turn requirements into solid technical solutions
 * Drive best practice on code review, testing, and technical debt management


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