> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3332198-lead-software-engineer-london-hybrid-100-000](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3332198-lead-software-engineer-london-hybrid-100-000). 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 | London | Hybrid | £100,000 - **Company:** Neweasy - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, TypeScript, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Apache Kafka, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/lead-software-engineer--london--hybrid--100000/57310175 ## About the Role Get stuck into distributed systems, event-driven services, APIs and AWS Make CI/CD, testing and releases better (and ideally less exciting) Work across Docker, React/TypeScript and real-time technology Experiment seriously with AI coding agents - they're already part of how this team builds software Necessary experience with: Java/ Spring Boot AWS Kafka System Design & Microservice Architecture AI tooling experience Desirable: React GDPR Knowledge | Experience working in the finance sector This would be a great role for anyone who knows Java inside and out, had led engineers formally or unofficially and likes solving technical problems. This is a brilliant role for someone who has opinions about good software architecture and can explain why, can actually use AI coding tools and enjoys the autonomy of figuring things out. A financial background is not necessary, but an interest into how markets work would be great. Experience working in a smaller team or startup/ scale environment would be desirable. ## Related Videos - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [The Art and Craft of Type Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/81-the-art-and-craft-of-type-development) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? Realistic Software Engineering Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/425-how-much-does-a-software-engineer-make-realistic-software-engineering-salaries) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)