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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** The Opportunitythis
- **Location:** Cookstown, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Distributed Systems, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/lead-software-engineer/47162981

## About the Role

systemsBuild and maintain robust APIs that allow global partners to integrate reliably with the platformWork closely with product and engineering teams to turn ambitious ideas into well-engineered, production-ready solutionsRaise the technical bar across the team; championing best practices, quality, and a culture of continuous improvementPlay an active role in developing the engineers around you, sharing knowledge and helping the team grow through hands-on guidance and collaborative code reviewsAbout YouA natural systems thinker. You design for performance, security, and long-term maintainability from the startSolid experience building and scaling distributed systems and RESTful APIs that handle serious workloadsEqually comfortable working with engineers and non-technical stakeholders, translating complexity into clarityThrives in a fast-paced, Agile environment and takes personal ownership of the quality and integrity of what gets shippedSomeone who is energised by building not just the
product, but the team and culture around itSalary: Up to £100kShare OptionsBrilliant PTO + Birthday OffEnhanced parental leavePension #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Enso Recruitment are excited to be working with a fast-growing, ambitious technology business who are continuing to scale their engineering team and are now looking to bring a talented Lead Software Engineer on board.The OpportunityThis is a brilliant opportunity for a high-calibre engineer who wants real ownership and genuine influence over the technical direction of a scaling business.You'll lead the architectural design and delivery of mission-critical, high-performance systems, working closely with leadership and a talented engineering team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.It's a role for someone who thinks in systems, builds for scale, and wants to make a meaningful impact at a company that's growing fast and building something genuinely exciting.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of complex architectural decisions, shaping how the core platform is built and scaled over timeDrive the design and delivery of secure, high-performance features across mission-critical


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