Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based digital agency is looking for a Tech Lead – Drupal Developer to join their fully remote team. This role blends leadership and hands-on development, ensuring high-quality scalable Drupal solutions while mentoring developers. Ideal for experienced professionals eager to shape strategy and guide projects remotely.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Fully remote within the UK

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with Drupal 9-11, particularly back-end development.
• Proven experience in a Tech Lead or senior development role leading teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable and secure Drupal applications.
• Contribute to hands-on Drupal development across back-end features.
• Lead internal development teams to ensure delivery quality.

Skills

PHP

Drupal 9-11

Git/GitHub

Docker

AWS

DevOps

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.