Lead Software Engineer

Uneek Global; London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global software provider for utilities and energy suppliers is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in London. This permanent hybrid role involves overseeing a cross-functional product team, where you'll be key in developing innovative solutions that guide utilities during their digital transformation journey while ensuring both scalability and security.

Benefits

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with object-oriented programming, preferably using TypeScript or Java.
• Demonstrable experience leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Solid understanding of software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of a product team and guide engineers through challenges.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering Managers.
• Drive solutions that are scalable and secure, in line with business goals.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Cloud-native application development

Communication

Job description

This range is provided by Uneek Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Lead Software Engineer – Hybrid, London, UK – Up to £90,000 + Excellent Benefits

Uneek has partnered with a leading global provider of software solutions for utilities and energy suppliers to support them in their search for a Lead Software Engineer to join their growing product engineering organisation. This is a permanent role offering hybrid working from their central London office.

Our client builds cutting-edge, cloud-native platforms that support electricity, gas, and water providers with customer billing, market interaction, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they help utilities embrace digital transformation and the journey to net zero.

As Lead Software Engineer, you will take technical ownership of a cross-functional product team, guiding engineers through complex challenges while remaining hands-on with code. You’ll work closely with Product Managers, Architects, and Engineering Managers to shape solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer or established team lead looking to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment.

• Salary: Up to £90,000 + strong benefits package

Experience Required:

• Strong hands-on development experience with an object-oriented programming language, ideally TypeScript or Java
• Proven experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in an agile, product-focused environment
• Solid understanding of software design principles, clean code practices, and scalable architecture
• Background in building and maintaining cloud-native applications (AWS or Azure preferred)
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to technical direction and solution design
• Passion for developing people, improving code quality, and fostering a collaborative team culture
• Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for engineering excellence across disciplines

Uneek is a professional organisation, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not intend to discriminate through the language or content of this advert.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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