Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software EngineerStay hands-on. Lead great engineers. Build software that matters.If you're ready to step into a leadership role without giving up coding, this is your chance to shape a mission-critical platform used alongside AI, autonomous systems and advanced hardware. You'll influence technical direction, mentor talented engineers and build software with real-world impact.What's in it for you?Highly competitive salary + generous equityLead a team while staying hands-onInfluence architecture and technical strategyWork on complex, cutting-edge softwarePrivate healthcare, dental and 7% employer pensionThe roleYou'll own a key area of a modern enterprise platform, leading a small team while designing, building and delivering high-quality software. Working closely with product, design and engineering leaders, you'll help shape both the technology and the roadmap.What you'll be doingLead the delivery of complex software featuresWrite clean, scalable production codeOwn technical decisions and architectureMentor engineers through coaching and code reviewsCollaborate with product and design teamsChampion engineering best practice and secure developmentWhat you'll bringStrong commercial software engineering experienceExpertise in C++, Java, Rust or Python, and/or JavaScript/TypeScript with React or AngularExperience leading projects or mentoring engineersConfidence making technical decisions and solving complex problemsAn interest in AI-assisted development toolsUK right to work and eligibility for SC Security ClearanceLooking for a role where you can lead, stay technical and build software that makes a real difference? Apply today!