Lead Software Engineer

Identify Solutions; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is searching for a Lead Software Engineer for an AI project. You will lead a small team of engineers and manage the delivery from Greenfield to User Testing phases. Candidates should have 5 to 10 years of Full Stack Engineering experience with skills in Python, AWS, Azure, and CI/CD methodologies. The role requires proven leadership abilities and a strong consultancy background, especially in public sector projects. The position is remote with a daily rate of £500 - £550.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Full Stack Engineering.
• Experience implementing greenfield CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven track record in leading technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading software engineers through project components.
• Collaborating with data scientists on AI-driven components.
• Overseeing the design and implementation of user interfaces.

Skills

Full Stack Engineering

Python

R

Typescript

Terraform

OpenShift

Azure

AWS

Agile methodologies

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

cloud platforms

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Duration : 3 Months

Location : Remote

Rate : £500 - £550 per day DOE

Status : Outside IR35

Clearance : Eligible for SC

Start Date : Early Jan

Summary

My market‑leading client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take point on a new AI project. Carrying a POC through to User Testing stages, the suitable consultant will need to have a proven track record of leading small teams and driving projects from Greenfield to later stages, ideally from a consultancy background with public sector knowledge. The Lead Engineer will be responsible for leading 2 other Software Engineers through key parts of the project such as creating a new User Interface. The AI driven components of the system will require further collaboration with 2 data scientists.

Key Experience

• 5 to 10 years’ proven experience in a Full Stack Engineering role, with advanced skills in a range of different languages and deployment topologies. For example, Python, R, Typescript, Terraform, OpenShift, Azure, AWS.
• Experience implementing a greenfield CI / CD pipeline for both software and infrastructure deployments.
• Experience taking ownership of delivery for whole services or significant components across the full lifecycle from design to operation.
• Strong understanding of architectural and design patterns, particularly within a Kubernetes environment, with the ability to lead and assure their implementation.
• Experience working in Agile environments, using Scrum, Kanban and business-driven development (TDD), and leading delivery planning and estimation.
• Experience leading, mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers, providing guidance and enabling high‑quality, efficient delivery.
• Experience working in a consultancy environment, engaging with external stakeholders and clients, taking ownership of technical decisions and delivery outcomes, and building trusted relationships.
• Hands‑on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), delivering scalable, secure and well‑architected solutions.

Desirable Skills

• Hands‑on expertise with hybrid cloud platforms (RedHat OpenShift a particular benefit).
• Experience with Machine Learning Operations pipelines and processes.
• Experience delivering solutions that use a design system as part of their user interface development.
• Exposure to public sector projects and delivering solutions in complex organisational landscapes, particularly within the healthcare domain.

If you’d like more information on the assignment, please drop me an email [e-mail] – or give me a call on 07400 28 3333.