> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2918142-lead-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2918142-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:** Arrows - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, .NET Core, ReactJS, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Gateway, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2882075512-lead-software-engineer ## About the Role * Proven experience leading technical teams, ideally cross functional teams across more than one organisation * Confidence shipping and maintaining web applications in a fast-paced, iterative setting * Full-stack comfort, even with a stronger lean toward either front or back end * Experience building microservices on container based infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) * Solid hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Strong grounding in Agile/Lean ways of working The Work We work across a range of well-known tech organisations and brands, with ongoing engagements spanning multiple sectors - plus new opportunities on the horizon that would let the right person grow alongside some genuinely excellent engineers. A flavour of the stack you might use: * Languages/runtimes: .NET Core, Node.js, Python, Java/Kotlin * Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, infrastructure-as-code * Frontend: TypeScript, React, GraphQL, Apollo * Cloud (AWS): Lambda, ECS, CloudFront, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Aurora, S3, SQS, SNS, Kinesis ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)