Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in Bolton is looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to join their experienced product team. The role involves developing innovative SaaS products and leading projects using technologies like Ruby on Rails and Python. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering practices and be eager to tackle complex problems in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary of up to £95k plus benefits and flexible remote working options are offered.

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience developing SaaS or data-heavy SAS products.
• Hands-on background in leading projects.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop SaaS products using Ruby on Rails, Python, and AWS.
• Solve complex problems alongside senior engineers.
• Develop scalable and secure applications.

Skills

SaaS product development

Ruby on Rails

Python

AWS

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Job description

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Client:

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack

up to £95k+ Benefits + Flexible Remote working

A Lead Software Engineer opportunity for a growing SaaS business. The Lead Software Engineer will join a small but experienced product team as part of a scale up business, developing an innovative SaaS product in a modern engineering environment.

The Lead Full stack Engineer will play a hands-on leadership role, with autonomy to solve problems using the technology stack and tools that best fit the solution.

Polyglot Engineers would be a good match and the company offer remote working options.

Responsibilities include:

• SaaS product development using Ruby on Rails, Python and AWS (or similar)
• Play a key role solving complex issues alongside senior software engineers
• Develop scalable and secure applications

Key requirements:

• A genuine interest in joining a team solving complex problems and developing innovative products
• Previous experience developing SaaS or Data heavy SaaS products
• A strong hands-on background with the ability to lead on projects is preferred – Senior Software Engineer, Lead Engineer, or similar level
• Advocate for Software engineering best practice - TDD, SOLID, etc

All candidates applying must be eligible to work in the UK