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  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom TieTalent Full-time

    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 Holiday!We’ve got an incredible new...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Enoda Full-time

    We have a number of opportunities for experienced Lead Software Engineers, or Senior Software Engineers with 3+ years at senior level, to join our business as we continue to scale.The Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in the Software team, responsible for building and evolving ENODA's software solution for monitoring, control, dispatch, and...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Accenture Full-time

    Role: Lead Software Engineer Locations: Glasgow or Edinburgh (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Evolve IT Recruitment Ltd Full-time

    Edinburgh | Hybrid Working (2 Days in Office) Our client, a forward-thinking organisation specialising in industrial digitalisation, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Edinburgh. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of Digital Twin technology and industrial data solutions, for a scale up business....


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Enoda Full-time

    ENODA is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to shape the next generation of the energy grid platform from Edinburgh, Scotland. You will design and implement high-performance back-end APIs, services and computational engines such as simulation, optimization, or digital twin, ensuring scalability and reliability across the system.You will mentor...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full-time

    Contract type: PermanentLocation: Alderley ParkWorking style: Hybrid 50% home/office basedClosing date: 17th November 2026   We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Protection team, to help shape the technology behind the applications that support our customers and colleagues. You’ll take technical ownership of complex solutions,...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Ivaris Full-time

    Remote First Company - limited travel to the R&D centre in EdinburghJob OverviewAn established engineering business is looking for a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of a brand-new hardware development project. This is a clean-slate build with no legacy code, giving you full scope to shape the firmware direction from day one.The...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Accenture Full-time

    Accenture is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our Glasgow or Edinburgh teams. You will travel to client sites across the UK as needed and lead hands-on engineering while guiding junior developers. The role requires strong experience in modern languages and cloud-native platforms, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions and...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Scott Logic Full-time

    Scott Logic is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the United Kingdom. This hands-on, client-facing role offers involvement in the full development life cycle, working in small, multidisciplinary teams to tackle challenging software problems.You will mentor colleagues, advise clients, and own significant pieces of work. The position emphasizes flexibility...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Leonardo Full-time

    Job DescriptionLead Software Engineer – Information AdvantageLocation: UK Hybrid, across multiple Leonardo sitesAbout The RoleJoin Leonardo's Information Advantage team and help lead the development of software that transforms complex data into useful, timely information for mission-critical Aerospace, Defence and Security applications.As a Lead Software...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Ivaris Full-time

    Ivaris is seeking a Senior/Lead Embedded Software Engineer to lead a new hardware development project. You will develop high-performance C++ software on Embedded Linux systems and work closely with hardware engineers.This role offers full scope to shape firmware direction and involves hands-on experience with hardware interfaces. The ideal candidate has...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Evolve IT Recruitment Ltd Full-time

    Edinburgh-based company seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive the design and delivery of scalable software for industrial digitalisation. You will own architecture, guide prototyping, and shape product-ready solutions leveraging REST, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.The role emphasizes client collaboration, rapid MVP...


  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom Royal London Full-time

    Contract type: PermanentLocation: Alderley Park, GlasgowWorking style: Hybrid 50% home/office based   Job Summary Royal London is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for our Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) engineering team within our Digital function. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Leonardo Full-time

    Leonardo UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for the Information Advantage team across multiple sites in the UK. You will blend hands-on development with technical leadership to design, integrate and deliver secure, high-quality software for mission-critical aerospace, defence and security applications.You will guide a team through architecture, detailed...


  • City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Scotland Hyra Full-time £83,000 - £131,000

    Hyra is seeking a Senior Advanced Software Engineer to lead the development of next-generation quantum communications software. You will drive secure software design, testing strategies and integration for a space-focused program, coordinating with ESA and international partners.You will mentor engineers, promote best practices, and ensure high-security...


  • City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Scotland Aquallite Data Ltd. Full-time £65,000 - £95,000

    Aquallite Data is a start-up working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomy, and marine data. Our first product, Aquallite Assure™, has been developed and de-risked through a live trial with one of the world's largest offshore wind farm operators. We were founded out of a passion for the oceans and a determination to make a positive...


  • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Computershare Danmark Full-time

    A global financial administration leader is seeking a Lead Software Developer to build and mentor an engineering team in Edinburgh. Responsibilities include high-quality solution delivery and collaboration with various stakeholders. The role offers opportunities for continuous learning and development while ensuring adherence to best practices in software...

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    Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts Full-time

    Software Engineer - Quantum Communications & Space Systems Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.15am - 5pm and Friday 8.15am-1pm Join the QKDSat Mission Are you passionate about software engineering, secure communications and cutting-edge space technology? We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join the QKDSat mission, contributing to the...


  • Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Ion recruitment Full-time

    Software Engineer – Embedded Systems | Edinburgh Want to build software that actually matters? Join a highly skilled engineering team in Edinburgh and take real ownership of the next generation of certified, high-integrity embedded products used worldwide. You’ll design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for critical intrumentation systems — with...

  • Software Engineer

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    Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom LHH Full-time

    Are you interested in developing software to test some of the most cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in the UK? If you like the sound of developing software for projects.We are looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our well-established Test Engineering community at our Edinburgh based site. You will help us continue our industry...