Lead Engineer - Shape Strategy, Drive Change - £140k - £160k

Vertus Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is looking for a Lead Engineer to drive change and shape technology strategy. This role will focus on cloud-first platforms, distributed systems, and AI initiatives while supporting engineering teams in best practices. Candidates should possess hands-on experience in cloud technologies and software development, with a proven ability to collaborate and influence across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience driving tech strategy at scale across both platform and application layers.
• Strong hands-on experience in cloud and modern software development practices.
• Collaborative mindset balancing innovation with delivery.

Responsibilities

• Influencing across engineering, architecture, and delivery functions.
• Working on cloud-first platforms and solving big data challenges.
• Driving change while mentoring a small senior team.

Skills

Cloud

Microservices

CI/CD

Software Development Practices

Collaboration

Job description

£140000 - £160000 per annum + + Benefits and Bonus

Contact email:

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Job ref:

EM/HH/1306_1749805834

Lead Engineer - Shape Strategy, Drive Change
London | Hybrid | Leadership without line management

Are you an engineering leader who still enjoys being close to the tech? We're looking for someone who combines big-picture thinking with hands-on expertise as well as being comfortable shaping architecture across a complex estate while collaborating closely with delivery teams.

You'll work at the heart of a major transformation programme: simplifying systems, scaling cloud adoption (GCP), and building the foundations for the future which includes early-stage work in AI.

You'll guide platform and application teams on engineering best practices, and help create smarter, more sustainable technology.

What you'll be doing:

Influencing across engineering, architecture, and delivery functions

Working on cloud-first platforms, distributed systems, and big data challenges

Partnering with senior leaders to shape and evolve tech roadmaps

Helping drive change without the need for direct people management-though mentoring a small senior team is possible

What you'll bring:

Experience driving tech strategy at scale, ideally across both platform and application layers

Strong hands-on grounding in cloud, microservices, CI/CD, and modern software development practices

A collaborative, practical mindset that balances innovation with delivery

Background in financial services is a plus, but not essential. Experience from tech-first companies is equally valued

If you're someone who enjoys solving meaningful problems and shaping future-ready platforms, this role offers space to lead, influence, and grow.

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