Lead Software Engineer - Remote

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote £80,000 to £85,000 Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems

Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team?

Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design?

Interested in shaping tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale?

We’re recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment.

This role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow.

Why This Role is Great

Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale

Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development

Collaborate across product, cloud, QA and systems engineering to deliver robust solutions

Contribute to technical strategy, system architecture and future roadmaps

Create real value by helping internal teams and end users manage hardware estates with ease

About You

You’re a capable engineer who’s comfortable stepping into a leadership role. You enjoy combining people management with hands-on contribution and know how to strike a balance between guiding the big picture and refining the detail.

You’ll bring experience in:

Leading technical delivery within backend software projects

TypeScript or Node.js development, or similar backend technologies

Designing and deploying services in a modern cloud environment

Working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and scalable system design

Agile delivery and team collaboration

Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation

Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable:

Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems

Working with Linux-based systems

CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes

Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration

Frontend technologies such as React

Networking, messaging protocols or event-driven systems

We encourage applications from candidates with transferable skills or experience from different sectors. If you’ve solved similar challenges elsewhere, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability, deployment tooling and systems integration

Shape the team’s approach to architecture, testing, delivery and support

Mentor software engineers and contribute to a positive team culture

Take part in architectural decisions and technical discussions across teams

Guide development from planning through to deployment and ongoing iteration

Ensure tools are scalable and meet the needs of internal users and customers

Support release processes and the delivery of software to a wide variety of environments

What Success Looks Like

Your team is engaged and consistently delivering high-quality, maintainable code

Software deployments are smooth, efficient and scalable

Systems are reliable and responsive, even as usage grows significantly

You’re a respected voice in technical direction and team leadership

What You’ll Receive

Competitive salary in the region of £80,000 to £85,000

Remote-first working with occasional in-person collaboration

A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing and development

Investment in high-quality tools and equipment

Access to learning and development opportunities

A collaborative, values-driven working culture focused on impact and innovation

Inclusion and Diversity

We and our client are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace where all individuals feel welcome and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

If you're ready to take on a role where your technical leadership makes a real difference, we invite you to apply today.