Lead Software Engineer

Acceler8 Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

7% pension

Private healthcare

Free daily meals

Ownership and influence

Job summary

Acceler8 Talent is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to own the technical direction and architecture of a major product area while continuing to design and build complex production software. You will work with talented engineers, product and design, with genuine influence over what gets built, how it’s built and where the product goes next.

You’ll ideally bring strong skills across C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript, and experience leading or mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Experience designing and delivering complex production systems.
• Strong architectural judgement and pragmatic decision‑making.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing engineers.
• Interest in using modern AI coding tools effectively.
• Experience with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or application security is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and architecture of a major product area.
• Design and build complex, mission‑critical production software.
• Lead, mentor and raise the bar for other engineers.
• Influence product, architecture and roadmap decisions.
• Improve engineering standards through code reviews and technical leadership.
• Build with security, reliability and scalability at the core.

Skills

C++/Java/Rust/Python/TSJS

Architectural judgment

Leadership/mentoring

AI coding tools

Production systems design

Security/compliance mindset

Tools

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Embedded systems

ML tooling

Application security

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Want to lead technically without giving up the hands‑on engineering?

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of a key product area — shaping architecture and technical direction while continuing to design and build complex production software.

You’ll work alongside talented engineers, product and design, with genuine influence over what gets built, how it’s built and where the product goes next.

What you’ll do:

• Own the technical direction and architecture of a major product area
• Design and build complex, mission‑critical production software
• Lead, mentor and raise the bar for other engineers
• Influence product, architecture and roadmap decisions
• Improve engineering standards through code reviews and technical leadership
• Build with security, reliability and scalability at the core

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong skills in C++, Java, Rust, Python and/or TypeScript/JavaScript
• Experience designing and delivering complex production systems
• Strong architectural judgement and pragmatic decision‑making
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing engineers
• An interest in using modern AI coding tools effectively
• Experience with Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, embedded systems, ML or application security is a bonus - you don’t need all of them.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary +equity
• 7% pension
• Private healthcare
• Free daily meals
• Real ownership and influence over a key product
• The opportunity to stay genuinely hands‑on as a technical leader

You’ll need the right to work in the UK and be eligible for UK SC clearance. This is an office‑first role, with flexibility when needed.