Lead Software Engineer
LB710
Posted: 16/09/2026
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- London Area
Lead Software Engineer
Want to lead technically while staying hands-on?
We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of a key product area, helping shape the architecture and technical direction while continuing to build and ship complex software.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the technical direction and architecture of a core product area
- Designing and building mission-critical software
- Mentoring engineers and raising engineering standards
- Influencing product and technical decisions
- Staying hands-on with development and code reviews
- Building secure, reliable and scalable systems
What we’re looking for
- Strong experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript
- Experience building complex production software
- Strong architecture and system design skills
- Experience leading or mentoring engineers
- Interest in modern AI development tools
- Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or security experience is a bonus
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary + equity
- 7% pension
- Private healthcare
- Free daily meals
- Significant technical ownership
- A leadership role where you can remain genuinely hands-on
You’ll need the right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK SC clearance.
Anna Heneghan
Head of Machine Learning & AI Recruitment