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Lead Software Engineer – RF & Sensor Systems (Hybrid)

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. You will lead the design and implementation of software components for RF communication and sensor products, collaborating closely within an agile environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree i ...

Lead Software Engineer Cloud Native Banking (AWS)

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their International Consumer Bank team in London. This role involves delivering innovative cloud-native solutions and ensuring high-quality software throughout its lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong Java skills, a s ...

Senior Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid, UCaaS Platform

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking a Lead Software Engineer responsible for enhancing robust OSS/BSS and UCaaS solutions. This hybrid role requires deep experience in TypeScript, React, and AWS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure high-performance applic ...

Lead Software Engineer — Remote, Flexible Growth & Autonomy

A leading sports technology company in Greater London is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive innovation and technical strategy within their Human Performance group. This role involves mentorship, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance how athletes train and perform. The ideal candi ...

Lead Software Engineer, back end (L5/6)

What you’ll do at Synthesia: You will work end-to-end, contributing to our client application written in React and our monolithic backend written in Python, and managing the safe release of your features to our customer base. You will have sole ownership of projects that span mont ...

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: UI/React & Architecture Leader

A global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their FX Services Technology team in Greater London. This role involves designing and delivering innovative technology solutions while working collaboratively in an agile environment. Candidates should be proficient in modern front-end ...

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 ...

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 Homeworking / Work from Home

Founding Engineer Manchester (Hybrid)AI Product / Mobile / SaaS The Opportunity Were working with an early-stage, mission-led software business looking to hire a Founding Engineer to play a key role in the next evolution of their product. The business already has a live platform and strong mar ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer UI Developer React

Job Description 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 Lead Software Engineer at JPMorganChase within the Equities Sales and Trading Technology, you are an integral part of an ag ...

Lead Software Engineer, Frontier AI Platform (Hybrid)

A leading AI consultancy, located in Greater London, is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to scale their groundbreaking Frontier Decision Intelligence platform. The role involves driving technical contributions, designing customer-facing solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidat ...

Senior Software Engineer — Hybrid (Enfield) Lead & Innovate

Premier IT is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team in Enfield. The role involves managing software development from initial specification to testing and verification, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have strong experience with C++ and ...

Lead Software Engineer, AI/ML & Data Platforms

A leading financial services institution in Glasgow seeks a Lead Software Engineer for the AI/ML & Data Platforms team. The role involves developing secure high-quality production code, leading software solutions, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates should have fluency in Python, practical AWS expe ...

Staff / Senior Lead Software Engineer Backend Platform

Job Description Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to J.P. Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of J.P. M ...

Lead Software Engineer — Public Services at Scale

Manchester Digital, located in Manchester, is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. The successful candidate will lead initiatives on high-profile services like Universal Credit and Digital Payments. A hybrid model wi ...

Lead Software Engineer Data in London LinuxRecruit

Lead Software Engineer - Data London, United Kingdom Posted 10 months ago Tech stack Python TypeScript Software Engineer Required Skills To optimize the platform's performance, a rough tech stack is in play. GraphQL or ...

Lead Software Engineer, Core Tech (C++ & Tools)

Sports Interactive Limited in London is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for their Core Tech team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in modern C++ and lead the design and implementation of scalable shared libraries. Responsibilities include managing engineers, providing technical leadership, ...

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: AI/ML & Cloud Systems

Kainos seeks a Lead Software Engineer based in Derry/Londonderry, UK. You will lead teams to develop innovative software solutions that impact users worldwide, focusing on Python or C#/.NET and modern AI technologies. The role involves managing and mentoring team members while ensuring the delivery of high-perfo ...

Lead Software Engineer Scale Ad Tech Platform

A leading media business in Greater London is looking for a Lead Engineer to develop and oversee large-scale advertising products. The role involves mentoring engineers, setting technical standards, and delivering systems that are reliable and scalable. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of exper ...

Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead — Sports Tech

A leading sports and entertainment marketing firm in London seeks a talented Senior Software Engineer. The role involves building scalable software for iconic sports brands. You will provide technical leadership, collaborate across teams, and influence the technology strategy. Ideal candidates have extensive exp ...

Lead Software Engineer React UI & Frontend Architect

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their FX Services Technology team. In this role, you will design, build, and deliver innovative technology solutions for their operations, collaborating in a dynamic agile environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong proficienc ...

Lead Software Engineer – AI Driven Tech Leader

VIQU IT Recruitment in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the technical design of a key product while overseeing a team of engineers. This role offers the chance to shape engineering standards and drive AI efficiencies at a crucial growth juncture for the company. Key responsibilities ...

Lead Software Engineer – Real Time Performance Systems

Atlassian Williams F1 Team in Grove, England is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a team in developing high-performance software that aids aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of software development experience, including background in C++, Rust, and Python, alon ...

Lead Software Engineer C# .Net API AWS

Overview Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net API AWS) Nottingham / WFH to £80k Opportunity to progress your career in a senior, hands-on leadership role at a SaaS tech company. As a Lead Software Engineer you'll join an Agile team with a focus on designing and developing paymen ...

Lead Software Engineer, AI Driven Product Engineering

A healthcare technology leader is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and build high-quality user experiences in London. You'll manage end-to-end features for a seamless member experience, integrating AI-first workflows to enhance healthcare delivery. This role requires proven full-stack engineering skill ...

Lead Software Engineer — Global Music Rights Platform

A leading music entertainment company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for their King's Cross office in London. The ideal candidate will have over 18 years of software engineering experience, particularly with frontend application development using TypeScript, React, and GraphQL. Responsibilities include coll ...

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 pa ...

Staff / Senior Lead Software Engineer Backend Platform

Overview Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to J.P. Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of J.P. Morgan h ...

Lead Software Engineer Margin Technology Vice President

For additional information, please review .Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced A ...

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 pa ...

Staff Software Engineer Lead Core Platform & APIs

A leading insurtech company in Greater London is in search of a Staff Software Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role emphasizes building robust web-based applications, leading software initiatives, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have a strong software engineering background, profic ...

Lead Software Engineer (Remote) – Government Backend & Cloud

A leading technology consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Lead Software Developer with expertise in Java and Node.js. The role involves technical leadership across software development, designing secure and scalable back-end services, and championing microservices architecture. Candidates must have experie ...

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 Software Engineer – .NET/Azure, Hybrid Role

About us: At Motia, we’re at the forefront of fleet solutions, providing innovative services that power businesses across the UK. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, ensuring you can build ...

Lead Software Engineer Fintech, Hybrid, Azure & AI

A financial technology company in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical excellence and oversee high-impact projects. You'll manage and mentor software engineers while remaining hands-on in development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with C#/.Net and React, along with strong ...

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 Software Engineer Margin Technology Vice President

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we bu ...

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