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Lead Embedded Software Engineer – Automotive Systems

Chevalier Tech Limited, located in Colindale, Greater London, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You will lead a team in developing and implementing embedded software solutions for automotive products. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years in embedded systems, extensive C programming sk ...

Lead Embedded Software Engineer Hybrid, Senior

Verso Recruitment Group is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer in Fareham, England. This senior-level role will lead the development of embedded software solutions and manage cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include defining software architecture, mentoring engineers, and ensuring project qual ...

NPD Mechatronics Engineer: Lead Hardware & Software

Michael Page is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer in Dewsbury, UK, to lead electronic, hardware, and embedded software design for new product development. The successful candidate will engage in complex engineering projects, manage design responsibilities from concept through validation, and work within a collabor ...

Staff Software Engineer – Agentic Development Lead

OVO is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Agentic Development team. This hybrid role, based in Bristol, Glasgow, or London, involves leading a team of software engineers and defining the roadmap for internal developer products. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in software devel ...

Staff Software Engineer – Agentic Development Lead

OVO is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Agentic Development team. This hybrid role, based in Bristol, Glasgow, or London, involves leading a team of software engineers and defining the roadmap for internal developer products. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in software devel ...

Senior Software Engineer: Tech Lead & Mentor

Carbon60 is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer in Enfield, UK. This hands-on role involves taking technical ownership of software designs, contributing to new product development, and enhancing existing systems. Candidates must have proven expertise in C++ and experience with the full software developme ...

Lead Software Engineer Al Product development

Lead Software Engineer - Al Product development We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Al Product development to join our AI Engineering team in Barcelona. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI‑powered software, building reliable, scalable solutions that leverage Pytho ...

Lead Software Development Engineer Developer Experience

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - Lead Software Development Engineer - Developer Experience Are you an engineer who loves making things work better for other engineers? Do you care about efficiency and continuous improvement? Join our team and help us red ...

Lead Software Engineer – Documentum & Full Stack

Deepstreamtech is seeking a dynamic Lead Software Engineer with strong Documentum experience to lead a team on a project centralising communication and media services. Candidates should be technically skilled in Java, Rust, Node.js, and have a solid understanding of AWS and Agile practices. This role requires pr ...

Software Engineer — Computer Vision & IoT Lead

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is looking for a Software Engineer with experience in Object‑Oriented Programming to work in Lancaster. The role involves developing computer vision algorithms and integrating IoT devices into solutions. You will lead projects and support junior team members in a collaborativ ...

Principal Software Engineer Lead Backend Systems

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering across their core software platforms. The role involves leading coding efforts, designing high-quality software solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degre ...

Lead Software Engineer – Linux, Networking & IoT

Hawksworth, based in Greater London, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to work within the motorsports industry. The role involves hands-on engineering tasks where you will collaborate across various engineering areas. Key qualifications include experience with Python, .Net, C, or C++, proficiency in Linux comm ...

Senior Software Engineer: Cybersecurity Prototyping Lead

Deepstreamtech in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to prototype and develop innovative solutions to enhance their services. This role involves collaborating with a team of engineers, designers, and strategists to implement creative and effective solutions. Ideal candidates should possess a solutio ...

Staff Software Performance Engineer Team Lead

About The Team Arm's Userspace Performance team is looking for skilled software performance analysis engineers to lead a small group of engineers working on software performance analysis and optimisation. Successful candidates will help improve the performance of software running on Arm sy ...

Lead Software Engineer – Global Rights Platform

A global music entertainment company is seeking a seasoned Lead Software Engineer for their London office. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build products and improve user experiences for artists and record labels. Ideal candidates should possess over 20 years of software engineerin ...

Staff Software Engineer — Lead Platform Architect

A financial technology company in London is seeking a Lead Engineer to shape the future of investments by developing scalable systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in system architecture and programming, lead technical projects, and mentor teams. This role offers a competitive salary, h ...

Lead PLC Software Engineer – Automation & Commissioning

A leading automation company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (PLCs) to lead the software delivery for complex bespoke automation projects. The role involves ensuring high standards in software implementation, guiding engineering teams through development and commissioning processes, delegating tasks, an ...

Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead (Contractor)

A consulting firm located in the United Kingdom is looking for Contractors in Software Development at senior or technical lead level. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java and/or Scala and experience in delivering digital services for the UK government. Familiarity with GDS standards is beneficial. App ...

Lead Software Engineer Architecture & Impact (Hybrid)

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Lead Software Developer in Brighton. The successful candidate will guide a software team, oversee technical decisions, and work on scalable systems. This hybrid role requires being in the office at least once a week and offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehen ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer KDB+ / Q

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 & Investment Bank you are an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, and deliver trusted m ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer KDB / Q

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Sr Lead Software Engineer KDB / Q

Job Description Be an integral part of a technology team that’s constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top‑notch technology products. As a Lead KDB Developer at JPMorgan Chase within Equities Trading you will play a pivotal role in building our next‑generation KDB ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer Go & RDF

Join a high-performance agile team building industry-changing, world-class governance technology products. As a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Office you will contribute to a high-performance agile team designing and delivering trusted, market-leading distribute ...

Lead Embedded Software Engineer C / C++

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer based in East Sussex to join this global leader in cutting edge electronic instrumentation. Joining their multidisciplined R&D team at their global centre of excellence, as a Lead Embedded Software Engineer you will develop and su ...

Staff Software Engineer – Agentic Development Lead

OVO is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Agentic Development team. This hybrid role, based in Bristol, Glasgow, or London, involves leading a team of software engineers and defining the roadmap for internal developer products. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in software devel ...

Lead Software Engineer Developer Experience Platform

On-Ag-5 is seeking a Senior or Lead Software Engineer to join its Developer Experience team in Greater London. The role involves designing automated CI/CD pipelines, contributing to backend GraphQL infrastructure, and building internal developer tooling to improve efficiency. Candidates should have strong experi ...

Lead Software Engineer Cloud APIs & Integrations

Lorien is seeking a hands-on Lead Developer in London (Hybrid) to take technical ownership of software delivery for their Distribution platform. You will work in an Agile team, leading the development of applications and integrations while mentoring other developers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of ...

Lead Software Engineer, Distributed Systems & Security

Lead Software EngineerWinchester (Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office)£75,000 - £85,000 + Private Healthcare + Enhanced PensionAre you an experienced software engineer looking to take principal-level ownership of a complex, real-world distributed system used across security and critical infrastr ...

Strategic Lead Software Engineer Public Services

DWP Digital is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across agile teams that deliver critical public services. You will mentor engineers and influence senior leaders, shaping the direction of modern software engineering in a complex environment. This role offers a competitive salary up ...

Lead Software Engineer (Real Time Embedded)

Job Description Principal & Lead Real Time Embedded Software Engineers – Capability Green Luton Your Impact Are you an experienced Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work for an employer committed to helping you reac ...

Lead AI/ML Software Engineer FinTech

La Fosse is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join a forward-thinking AI FinTech company in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will lead technical direction and engineering quality, champion AI tooling in product squads, and mentor fellow engineers. Key requirements include expertise in Python and AWS, as wel ...

Senior Software Engineer Automation & Commissioning Lead

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is looking for a Senior Software Engineer based in Tadcaster, UK. This role involves designing and implementing control software for bespoke automation machinery and leading smaller software projects. Candidates should have advanced experience in automation software, strong skills in writi ...

Lead Gas Turbine Control Software Engineer

MPI Ltd is seeking a Principal Control Engineer in Lincoln. This role involves leading control system activities and developing software engineering solutions specifically for gas turbine projects. You will be responsible for direct customer interactions, overseeing control system integration and ensuring techni ...

Hybrid Lead Software Engineer — AI Platform

A leading insurance comparison platform in Cardiff is seeking a Lead Engineer to shape the next generation of comparison platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience managing high traffic consumer-facing websites and a good understanding of technologies such as React and Cloud services. The role emphasize ...

Lead Software Engineer – Finance & Banking (Hybrid)

Capgemini is looking for a Lead Software Engineer with at least 8 years of experience, particularly in the Banking and Finance domain. The role involves overseeing project delivery, working within Agile frameworks, and leading development teams. A hybrid work model is offered, allowing flexibility and a focus on ...

Lead Software Engineer – Core Tech Foundations

SEGA Europe is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their Systems team. You'll lead the implementation of robust C++ technologies and libraries, collaborating closely with various teams to enhance the Football Manager experience. You must have extensive C++ expertise, possess strong problem-solving skill ...

Strategic Lead Software Engineer Public Services

DWP Digital is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across multiple agile teams in Manchester. The role involves influencing engineering direction and ensuring the delivery of critical public services through systems like Universal Credit and Digital Payments Services. Offering a sala ...

Lead Software Engineer Post Trade Technology

Join us to shape the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact on your career. You’ll collaborate with talented professionals, solve complex challenges, and help build trusted market-leading products. We value creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning, offering you the opportunity to ...

Lead Software Engineer C#/.NET | HealthTech

A leading healthtech organization in Sheffield is seeking a Software Development Lead/Manager to oversee two development teams. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in C# .NET and strong leadership skills to drive projects and mentor developers. This role emphasizes communication, technical decis ...

Lead Software Engineer Commodities Tech (UK)

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Python Lead Software Engineer to enhance and develop technology products for Commodities trading desks. As a core contributor, you'll lead technical solutions, ensure operational stability, and engage in system design and troubleshooting. Ideal candidat ...

Lead Software Engineer for COMMODITIES UK

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Python Lead Software Engineer (Athena platform) at JPMorganChase within the Commodities Derisking Team, youare an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, ...

Lead Software Engineer Crypto FinTech & Cloud

A leading financial technology company in Greater London is seeking a skilled software engineer to join their team. The role involves developing and maintaining financial platforms, working closely with product managers, and integrating crypto services. Ideal candidates will have extensive software engineering e ...

Lead Software Engineer Platform Chase UK

Job Description We know that people want great value combined with an excellent experience from a bank they can trust, so we launched our digital bank, Chase, to revolutionise mobile banking with seamless journeys that our customers love. We're already trusted by millions in the US and we're quic ...

Lead Software Engineer — React/Next.js & Cloud

A leading software solutions provider in Belfast is looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Consultant) to lead teams in delivering innovative software solutions. You'll manage and develop junior staff while ensuring high-quality applications using technologies like Next.js, React, AWS, and Azure. This role involv ...

Lead Software Engineer for COMMODITIES UK

We have an opportunity to impact your career and provide an adventure where you can push the limits of what's possible. As a Python Lead Software Engineer (Athena platform) at JPMorganChase within the Commodities Derisking Team, youare an integral part of an agile team that works to enhance, build, ...

Lead Software Engineer – iLearn Platform (Remote)

A leading healthcare operations software provider is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead a technical team in delivering high quality products for their learning platform. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, strong leadership skills, and hands-on expertis ...

Sr Lead Software Engineer Go & RDF

Job Description Join a high‑performance agile team building industry‑changing, world‑class governance technology products. As a Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Office you will contribute to a high‑performance agile team designing and delivering trusted, market‑ ...

Lead Software Engineer C# .Net FinTech

Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Desktop Application) Reigate / WFH to £100k Do you have expertise with C# desktop development, working on complex scalable systems? You could be progressing your career, in a senior, hands-on leadership role working on complex and technically chal ...

Remote Lead Software Engineer – DeFi & Web3

A decentralized trading platform is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the development of high-performance web3 applications, focusing on delivering innovative blockchain solutions. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of engineering experience, a background in managing teams, and expertise in full stack develop ...

Lead Software Engineer Cloud APIs & Integrations

Lorien is seeking a hands-on Lead Developer in London (Hybrid) to take technical ownership of software delivery for their Distribution platform. You will work in an Agile team, leading the development of applications and integrations while mentoring other developers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of ...

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