Lead Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading UK-based digital agency seeks a remote Tech Lead for Drupal development. This hands-on leadership position involves overseeing projects, mentoring developers, and delivering high-quality solutions. Ideal for senior Drupal developers looking to advance their careers while remaining technically active.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Fully remote within the UK

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience with Drupal development.
• Strong PHP skills and understanding of modern workflows.
• Experience leading teams or projects as a Tech Lead or Principal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable and secure Drupal 10/11 applications.
• Contribute to hands-on Drupal development across back-end features.
• Lead technical discussions and internal development teams.

Skills

Drupal 9–11

PHP

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.