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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Understanding Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), ReactJS, Backend, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-software-developer/understanding-recruitment-job108209530

## About the Role

They're looking to add Senior/Principal Engineers to their team. The team are open to hiring pure backend engineers, or full-stack engineers. Their technical stack is Rust, Typescript and React on the frontend. They do not require any experience in any of these technologies, the team hire on pure technical acumen rather than years of experience with one language.