Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in the UK is looking for a Tech Lead – Drupal Developer to join their remote team. This hands-on leadership role involves delivering complex Drupal solutions, mentoring developers, and contributing to strategy and technical decisions. Candidates should possess expert skills in Drupal and PHP, along with a desire to lead projects in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Fully remote work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Tech Lead, Principal, or senior development role.
• Comfortable working full stack when needed.
• Hands-on experience with modern development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable Drupal applications.
• Guide technical discussions during client engagements.
• Mentor developers to drive project success.

Skills

Expert-level experience with Drupal 9–11

Strong PHP skills

Git/GitHub proficiency

Docker proficiency

AWS knowledge

DevOps understanding

Job description

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Tech Lead – Drupal Developer (Remote, UK-Based Only)

A leading UK-based digital agency is seeking a Tech Lead with strong Drupal expertise to join their fully remote team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for delivering complex Drupal solutions, while also guiding technical decisions and supporting both clients and internal teams.

As a Drupal Tech Lead, you will take ownership of key projects, collaborate closely with clients, and help shape technical strategy. You will remain deeply involved in the code while also mentoring developers and helping drive project success. This is a great opportunity for a senior Drupal developer who wants to step into or continue in a leadership role, while still being technically active.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of scalable and secure Drupal 10/11 applications
• Lead technical discussions during client engagements and project planning
• Lead internal development teams to ensure delivery quality and timelines
• Contribute to hands-on Drupal development across back-end (and some full stack) features
• Work remotely with a distributed UK-based team

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Expert-level experience with Drupal 9–11, particularly back-end development
• Strong PHP skills and understanding of modern development workflows
• Comfortable working full stack when needed
• Proficient with Git/GitHub, Docker, AWS, and DevOps environments
• Proven experience in a Tech Lead, Principal, or senior development role leading teams or projects

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: Up to £80,000
• Annual bonus
• Fully remote within the UK

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to combine hands-on Drupal development with the opportunity to lead projects and teams in a flexible, fully remote setting.

If you’re a motivated and experienced Drupal Tech Lead ready to lead exciting projects and help shape the future of web platforms, we’d love to hear from you.