Lead Software Engineer

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food production and hospitality sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their innovative technology team. This role offers the chance to lead the design and development of scalable cloud-based applications, while mentoring a small team. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions that drive intelligent business decisions. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a hybrid work model, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and challenging for those looking to make a genuine impact in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary & benefits package

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative and innovative culture

Flexibility and autonomy in work model

Involvement in cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 3+ years of programming experience with Python and React.js.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures and Microsoft Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of scalable cloud-based applications.
• Integrate machine learning models and analytics into core systems.

Skills

Python

React.js

Microsoft Azure

SQL/NoSQL databases

DevOps tooling

data science

communication skills

agile environments

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Location: Hybrid – Camden, London (3 days on-site per week)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Reports To: CTO

About the Company

We are representing a fast-growing, award-winning organisation at the forefront of the food production and hospitality industry. The company delivers high-quality products to customers across multiple channels and is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate and innovative technology team as a Lead Software Engineer, where you'll play a key role in developing and scaling enterprise-grade applications supporting critical business functions such as production, logistics, staff planning, and online operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-based applications.
• Take a hands-on role in building software solutions while mentoring a small team of developers.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate needs into working solutions.
• Integrate machine learning models and data analytics into core systems to drive intelligent business decisions.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and maintainability of internal tools and platforms.
• Champion best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, cloud architecture, and agile development.
• Support the broader tech team in strategic planning, technical decision-making, and roadmap delivery.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Strong programming experience with Python and React.js (3+ years).
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architectures.
• Solid understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases, APIs, and integration techniques.
• Comfortable with DevOps tooling – GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure.
• Exposure to data science, AI/ML integrations, and data-driven product development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with enterprise application design and agile environments.
• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a fast-paced setting.

Nice to Have

• Experience in food production, hospitality, or retail environments.
• Familiarity with other languages or frameworks.
• Interest in AI solution engineering and data analytics pipelines.
• Background in business analysis, with experience in gathering and documenting user requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary & benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a purpose-driven, high-growth business.
• Great culture – collaborative, innovative, and supportive of professional development.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and autonomy.
• Involvement in cutting-edge tech, cloud architecture, and applied AI.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Information Services

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