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Lead Real Time Embedded & Control Software Engineer

AB Dynamics is looking for a Lead Embedded & Control Software Engineer to design and develop code for automotive test systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Your responsibilities will include defining software architectures, ensuring compliance with in ...

Lead C# Software Engineer – Azure & Insurance Pricing

Willis Towers Watson in Reigate is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their dynamic development team. You will work on enhancing insurance pricing solutions with C# .NET and innovative software engineering practices. The role includes mentoring juniors, sprint planning, and implementing best practices for ...

Principal Control Engineer – Gas Turbine Software Lead

MPI Limited is seeking a Principal Control Engineer to lead control system activities based in Lincoln, England. The role focuses on developing software engineering control solutions for retrofit projects, involves direct customer interaction, and oversight of system integration and testing. Candidates should ha ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer KDB Vice President

Sr Lead Software Engineer - KDB / Q LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market-leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your skills in solving complex c ...

Lead Software Engineer – Satellite & Defence Tech (Hybrid)

Electus Recruitment Solutions is looking for a professional to take ownership of the technical roadmap for bespoke software developments in the defence sector in Redhill, UK. The role offers autonomy in leading system design and mentoring a junior team. Required skills include expertise in Python, PHP, and moder ...

Staff Software Engineer — AI Tooling & Platform Lead

OVO Group is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Agentic Development Team. This pivotal role involves significant technical ownership of the development tooling for internal developers, focusing on AI tooling and plugin ecosystems. Located in Bristol, the position promotes a hybrid work ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer Digital Assets / Blockchain

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Asset & Wealth Management, Digital Assets Team, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and ...

Staff Software Engineer — AI Tooling & Platform Lead

OVO Group is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Agentic Development Team. This pivotal role involves significant technical ownership of the development tooling for internal developers, focusing on AI tooling and plugin ecosystems. Located in Bristol, the position promotes a hybrid work ...

Staff Software Engineer — AI Tooling & Platform Lead

OVO Group is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join their Agentic Development Team. This pivotal role involves significant technical ownership of the development tooling for internal developers, focusing on AI tooling and plugin ecosystems. Located in Bristol, the position promotes a hybrid work ...

DevOps Software Engineer Lead Threat Intelligence, SEAR

Summary As part of Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture (SEAR) organization, you’ll join our mission to create the world’s most secure products. We are committed to building groundbreaking tools that empower our threat intelligence analysts to detect, investigate, and respond to emerging t ...

DevOps Software Engineer Lead Threat Intelligence, SEAR

Summary Posted: 21 Apr 2026 Role Number: As part of Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture (SEAR) organization, you'll join our mission to create the world's most secure products. We are committed to building groundbreaking tools that empower our threat inte ...

Lead Safety Critical Software Engineer (Hybrid Bath)

eTeam Workforce Limited is seeking a Software Developer to lead development of safety critical software in Bath. This hybrid role requires at least 6 years' experience, and expertise in SPARK or ADA is essential. You will shape technical strategies, manage junior staff, and ensure compliance with indus ...

Principal C++/Rust Software Engineer Lead Delivery

Tech 4 is seeking a Principal Software Engineer C++ and Rust based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This full-time opportunity offers an attractive salary of £100,000. The successful candidate will lead critical software projects, focusing on building data and AI solutions for a variety of industries. A strong ...

Lead C++ Software Engineer Low Latency Trading

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Lead eSoftware Engineer to join their Electronic Trading Technology group. This role involves enhancing and building market-leading products while collaborating with agile teams. Responsibilities include executing software solutions, debugging code, and participating in the e ...

Staff Software Engineer: Lead Systems & AI Platform

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks a talented Staff Engineer to enhance their innovative software solutions for the private capital markets. This role involves defining next-generation CRM systems, leading AI-driven data analytics efforts, and establishing company-wide engineering standards. The ideal can ...

Principal Software Engineer SC Eligible | Lead Architect

Appvia in London is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in modern software systems. The role involves collaboration with delivery managers and engineers to enhance engineering standards and practices. Candidates should have substantial experience in Domain Driven Design and micr ...

Senior Software Engineer — Lead, Build Scalable Platforms

A leading digital finance company in Greater London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will mentor junior engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and implement continuous delivery practices. You will work in an agi ...

Senior Software Engineer — Cloud Microservices Tech Lead

A leading energy consultancy based in Oxford is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for turning product ideas into reality, focusing on building cloud-based software solutions that drive decisions in the global energy market. The ideal candi ...

Senior Software Engineer – RGS Platform Lead (Hybrid)

Light & Wonder - iGaming is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Chiswick, UK, to lead the technical internalisation of their Remote Gaming Server. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python and SQL, and will take ownership of the codebase, collaborating with product and DevOps teams to ensur ...

Senior Software Engineer – Lead & Scale Healthcare SaaS

A leading healthcare technology firm in Greater London is looking for an experienced leader to drive technical delivery in a cross-functional team. You will enhance patient outcomes through innovative software solutions while fostering a culture of high standards and technical excellence. Ideal candidates will h ...

Senior Software Engineer Unity, Hybrid, Lead Games

A leading gaming studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex projects and craft scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in C# and strong experience with Unity. In this role, you will optimize game engines, coordinate with team leads, and ensur ...

Senior Software Engineer Remote/Hybrid, Lead & Mentor

A leading recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop high-quality software solutions for innovative projects. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, expertise in software security, and knowledge of cloud technologies. Join a flexible worki ...

Senior Software Engineer – Lead & Scale Healthcare SaaS

A tech startup focused on healthcare solutions is looking for a lead engineer to drive technical execution and improve product outcomes. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to work across teams to deliver impactful features. Candidates should have a proven track record ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market‑leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your skills in solving complex c ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Job Description Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market‑leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your s ...

Lead Software Engineer Design Engineering (Design System)

Join JPMorganChase's business accelerator team, a hub of innovation and customer-centric product development. We're a new B2B organisation, part of a venture focused on creating engaging digital experiences. We're seeking a design engineer with a deep understanding of system thinking and advanced front-end ...

Lead Software Engineer: Architect & Mentor (Hybrid MK)

VIQU IT in Fenny Stratford seeks a Lead Software Engineer to shape technical direction while leading a team. The role encompasses 30% management and 70% hands-on coding, focusing on modern .NET/C# development, AWS cloud services, and engineering standards during growth. Candidates should have experience with CI/ ...

Lead AI Software Engineer GenAI & Cloud Innovation

hackajob is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop and enhance software solutions, utilizing modern engineering practices in Knutsford. You will work closely with product teams, leveraging your skills in AI and cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate will have robust programming skills ...

Lead Software Engineer Autonomous AI & Defence Systems

Oho Group, a rapidly-growing defence start-up in London, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical ownership and shape system architecture. You will mentor engineers and work on cutting-edge AI-driven systems that support national security missions. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in back-end or full ...

Senior Software Engineer: Lead Cross Functional Projects

Energy Jobline ZR is looking for a software developer in Oxford, UK, with over 5 years of professional experience. Candidates should be proficient in mainstream programming languages and comfortable adopting high standards in coding practices. This role emphasizes leadership in technical projects and effective c ...

Lead Software Engineer Secure Cloud Backend (Clearance)

Sanderson Government and Defence is looking for a Lead Software Engineer based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This full-time position offers a salary of £100,000 and requires enhanced security clearance. The successful candidate will help build secure backend platforms for National Security and Defence clien ...

Lead AI Software Engineer Cloud Native & Enterprise

A leading AI technology firm in the UK seeks a Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of AI-powered applications. The role requires extensive experience with React, TypeScript, and Python, alongside cloud-native development. You will mentor engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, a ...

Lead Software Engineer: Flexible Cloud Solutions Leader

A leading global innovation consultancy seeks an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their growing technology practice in Belfast. The ideal candidate will lead the technical delivery of complex solutions, mentor engineering teams, and work directly with clients to craft scalable technical solutions. With ...

Lead Software Engineer, Post Trade Technology Innovator

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in enhancing and delivering secure, scalable technology solutions. Responsibilities include executing software design, developing production code, and leading evaluation sessions with teams and vend ...

Lead Software Engineer – Public Sector & AI Integrations

Albert Invent is seeking a Lead Enterprise Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of software solutions for Public Sector clients. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and integration. Responsibilitie ...

Lead Software Engineer – Cloud Native, Distributed Systems

Burns Sheehan is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Central London. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies like Golang, Rust, and Kubernetes to build sustainable cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of distributed systems and experience i ...

Lead Software Engineer Cloud Delivery & Tech Leadership

Energy Jobline ZR is looking for a Lead Software Engineer based in Leeds City Centre. The ideal candidate will take ownership of technical delivery for complex software projects and guide development teams in creating secure, scalable cloud-based systems. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a comp ...

Lead Software Engineer Agentic Gen AI / NLP

Job Description Are you passionate about building the next generation of AI solutions? Join us to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers, drive innovation in generative and agentic AI, and deliver impactful, scalable technology for Risk Technology. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional p ...

Lead Software Engineer — Remote Cloud & DevOps Mentor

Hackajob in Bristol is seeking an experienced software professional to coach and empower teams in delivering public sector software solutions. The role emphasizes outcome-based delivery, leveraging cloud automation and DevOps practices. Key skills include experience with multiple programming languages, cloud pla ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer Front End Developer

Be an integral part of a team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Market Risk team, you will lead the rapid expansion of a strategic visualization an ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer UI Developer React

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Equities Sales and Trading Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer UI Developer React

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top-notch technology products. As a Senior Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Equities Sales and Trading Technology, you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, ...

Lead Software Engineer for Digital Platforms Team

Job Description We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Digital Platforms Team you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, an ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer: Cloud, Mentorship, Visa

NewsNowGh is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a full-time permanent role in Cambridge, UK. The position offers an annual salary between £73,000 and £80,000 and involves designing and developing eLearning solutions. With a focus on mentorship and collaboration in agile teams, the role emphasizes leading techn ...

Lead Software Engineer, Real Time Performance Systems

Atlassian Williams F1 Team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Performance Technology group in the UK. The role involves leading a team of engineers and making architectural decisions across a diverse stack, including C++, Rust, and Python. Ideal candidates should have 10+ years of software development e ...

Lead Software & Infra Engineer – Energy & Cooling Platform

A leading telecommunications company in Glasgow is seeking a lead software engineer to join their Energy, Power & Cooling IT Centre of Excellence. In this role, you will oversee the design, development, and integration of crucial systems to enhance energy efficiency while ensuring robust stakeholder interactions ...

Senior Lead Software Engineering AI/ML Engineer

Join us to shape the future of AI/ML data platforms, where your expertise will help create resilient and market-leading solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with innovators across our global network, driving strategic change and mentoring others. We value your skills in solving complex c ...

Lead Software Engineer SaaS Platform (TypeScript/React)

A leading hospitality tech company is seeking a Team Lead Engineer to join their growing team in Central London. You will lead and mentor engineers while remaining hands-on with development across a full-stack environment that includes React and TypeScript. This role involves driving technical excellence, making ...

Senior Software Engineer: Lead High Impact Features

A leading technology company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead complex software features from design to delivery. You will have the autonomy to address challenging technical problems and be a mentor for your team, driving improvement in both processes and skills. The ideal candidate wil ...

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