Lead Software Engineer

Verso Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead an in-house software team in Bedford. This pivotal role involves driving software excellence, shaping architecture, and overseeing project execution. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in software development, with strong technical leadership and mentorship skills. This position offers a salary range of £70,000 to £90,000 per year and is office-based.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong background in software architecture, team performance, and delivery quality.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a high-performing software team.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural decisions across all software systems.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure to ensure performance and reliability.
• Define and manage testing and release strategies.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

PHP (Laravel/Nova)

React

React Native

Python

SQL

Postgres

Redis

AWS (ECS, IoT Core, Lambda)

GCP (BigQuery, Firebase)

Git

Postman

JIRA

Confluence

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Location: Bedford

Salary: £70,000 £90,000 per year

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent Office‑based

Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business.

We re seeking an experienced and hands‑on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in‑house software team within a rapidly growing technology manufacturer.

This is a pivotal role that blends technical leadership with hands‑on development, ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You ll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company s cloud, mobile, and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Drive architectural decisions across all software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers).
• Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability.
• Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor.

Delivery, Quality & Planning

• Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence).
• Translate business goals into clear, actionable technical plans.
• Define and manage testing and release strategies to ensure robust, stable deployments.
• Mentor developers, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices.

Technical Expertise

Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, Node.js, PHP (Laravel/Nova), React, React Native, Python, SQL, Postgres, Redis.

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, IoT Core, Lambda, Redshift, Cognito) and GCP (BigQuery, Firebase, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub).

Tools & Processes: Git, Postman, JIRA, Confluence, and automated testing tools.

About You

• 5+ years in software development, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong background in managing software architecture, team performance, and delivery quality.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a small, high-performing software team.
• Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Desirable

• Certifications in cloud architecture, project management, or testing frameworks.
• Experience within IoT, smart devices, or connected product environments.
• Exposure to hardware-software integration or embedded systems.

If you re a technically strong, delivery-focused leader ready to shape the software direction of an innovative technology business, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now

Contact: Lewis Phillips

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