Lead Software Engineer - Tech Leadership & Delivery Excellence

Lead Software Engineer - Tech Leadership & Delivery Excellence£84,000-£99,000 Permanent Hybrid (London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle)

We're working with a dynamic consultancy that's reshaping how engineering teams deliver value across industries. They're on the lookout for a Lead Software Engineer who's not just technically sharp, but also passionate about guiding teams, solving complex problems, and driving innovation.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical delivery with team mentorship, helping clients build scalable, cloud-native solutions. You'll be involved in everything from product roadmapping and architecture to development and deployment-across web, mobile, and cloud platforms.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading engineering teams through high-impact client projects
• Owning technical delivery and ensuring best practices across the software lifecycle
• Collaborating with architects, consultants, and stakeholders to shape solutions
• Working with modern cloud platforms and agile methodologies
• Exploring new tools and approaches, including AI-powered development

What You'll Bring:

You're a natural leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to get the best out of people. You're confident in your tech stack, but flexible enough to adapt across others.

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams
• Deep expertise in one major stack (Java, Python, Node.js, etc.)
• Strong cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Agile delivery experience and a pragmatic problem-solving mindset

Bonus Points For:

• Test-driven development and continuous delivery practices
• Experience with enterprise integration patterns
• Interest in AI tools and emerging tech trends

Why This Role?

• Salary: £84,000-£99,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite (client or local office)
• Supportive, growth-focused culture with real career progression
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects across multiple sectors

This is a permanent opportunity with flexible UK office locations. Candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance due to client requirements and applicants with active SC clearance will be preferential.