Lead Software Engineer

Join to apply for the Lead Software Engineer role at TieTalent10 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Lead Software Engineer role at TieTalentTech Lead – Purpose-Driven Tech for Good CompanyEdinburgh (Hybrid – 3 days per week)£75k – £85k + 15–20% Bonus + 15% Pension + 36 Days HolidayWe’ve got an incredible new opportunity in Edinburgh for a Tech Lead who loves guiding teams, shaping solutions, and staying close to the code.We’re partnered with a purpose-driven tech company who are making a real difference in people’s lives. They’re not just building software — they’re delivering products that have a genuine positive impact, with a strong people-first culture and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing.This is a chance to step into a stable, well-established organisation that still has the feel of an agile, collaborative tech team. You’ll join a supportive group of engineers who care about doing meaningful work, with strong progression and leadership opportunities.Due to a significant increase in work and new projects, they have been growing their engineering team over the past 2 months - this role is integral to help support some of the mid-weight engineers with their progression and skills.The Role As Tech Lead, you’ll remain hands-on while steering a talented engineering team. You’ll be guiding solution design, ensuring systems are secure, scalable and resilient, and working closely with product stakeholders to deliver impactful features. You’ll coach and mentor other engineers, foster collaboration, and play a key role in shaping how the product evolves.What we’re looking for:Strong background in Java & Spring Boot, plus front-end experience (React or similar)Microservices architecture and messaging tech (Kafka, RabbitMQ or ActiveMQ)Solid knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, DockerExperience working in Agile product teams with Product Owners/Scrum MastersProven experience leading projects and mentoring engineersExcellent communication skills — able to simplify the technical for all audiencesAbove all, a passion for leadership and people'Benefits: 15–20% Annual Bonus15% Employer Pension36 Days Holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)Private Healthcare & Enhanced Parental LeaveBrilliant career progression pathwaysInterview process: 3 StagesFirst stage conversationTake home tech testFinal interview in the officeIf you’re looking for a Tech Lead role where you can make a real impact — in a supportive, collaborative, and people-first environment — this is it#PROMOTE-SECONDSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at TieTalent by 2xGet notified about new Lead Software Engineer jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 months agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoSenior software engineer (Node.JS/TypeScript)Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 14 hours agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoSenior Software Engineer - Digital WorkplaceEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoSenior Frontend Developer (Website/CMS/DXP)Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days agoSenior Software Engineer, AI Model serving - Edinburgh, United KingdomEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days agoSenior Software Engineer (Java || Full-stack)Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoLivingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month agoJava Principle & Senior Software EngineerEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 14 hours agoEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days agoSenior Software Engineer C# - Near Edinburgh HybridPrincipal Automation Software Development Test EngineerEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 14 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr