Lead Software Engineer

3 weeks ago


Manchester Area, United Kingdom Anson McCade Full time

Lead Software EngineerLocation: London / Manchester / BristolSalary: Up to £105k + Excellent BenefitsJoin one of the UK’s leading digital transformation consultancies, recognised multiple years in a row as a Times Top 100 Company and consistently rated among the best places to work on Glassdoor. This organisation delivers large-scale, meaningful transformation across government, health, and regulated sectors driving change that impacts millions of people across the UK.About the RoleAs a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and building innovative, high-quality software solutions. You’ll lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, set technical direction, and ensure delivery of secure, scalable systems across complex digital programmes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale digital solutions.Work hands-on with modern technologies across multiple OOP languages (e.g. Java, C#, Python, Kotlin, or similar).Define technical architecture and mentor engineering teams through best practice, clean code, and agile delivery.Collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery leads to shape technical strategy and roadmaps.Contribute to the wider engineering community, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing.About YouProven experience in software engineering and team leadership within agile, product-driven environments.Strong background in one or more modern object-oriented programming languages.Confident across the full SDLC, from architectural design through to CI/CD and cloud deployment.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.A passion for solving complex problems through elegant, maintainable software design.Why JoinWork for a Times Top 100 Company, recognised for its innovation, culture, and impact.Be part of a collaborative, flexible environment that trusts its people to deliver.Access to cutting-edge projects shaping the future of public services and citizen experiences.Competitive salary and benefits, with clear progression and professional development support.Interested?Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat to learn more about how you could shape meaningful, large-scale digital transformation.



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