Lead Software Engineer (Scalability and API Design) - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems w / API Design

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< / ...