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Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Wave TalentUnited Kingdom
6 days ago
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  • Part-time
  • Temporary
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Head of Contract at Wave Talent | Founder of Transformation Leaders

We're hiring a Lead Engineer / Architect to shape the future of UK payroll reporting as part of a major transformation initiative. This is a high-impact role supporting a flagship payroll platform used by thousands of businesses.

  • Platform Uplift – Enhance the Payroll Reporting API, data ingestion layer, and ETL pipeline to meet top-tier engineering and reliability standards.
  • UK Delivery – Launch features specifically tailored for UK payroll compliance and user experience.
  • Strategic Vision – Help define the long-term architecture of payroll reporting, aligning with broader global data and AI goals.
  • Proven expertise in React and .NET in production environments
  • Strong experience with system design, observability, and performance optimisation
  • Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Background in financial, payroll, or reporting systems is a bonus
  • Day rate : TBC
  • Length : 6 months initially, with strong potential to extend
  • Remote-first , but must be UK based

If you're an experienced engineer ready to lead on architecture, delivery, and long-term impact, let’s talk.

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