Lead Software Engineer

Army Marketing; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in travel services seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovation and mentor a talented team. In this role, you will shape technical direction, develop scalable software, and utilize modern technologies like TypeScript and AWS. With hybrid flexibility and numerous benefits, this position is ideal for experienced developers looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Work abroad for up to 8 weeks per year

25 days holiday + increases with tenure

Private medical insurance, dental insurance & life assurance

Income protection plan (75% of base salary)

Hybrid flexibility - 2 days per week in Central London

Qualifications

• Currently a Lead Engineer or similar role managing small teams.
• Experienced in building and maintaining robust APIs.
• Well-versed in testing frameworks for reliable code.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and technical direction as the senior engineer.
• Mentor team members and ensure best practices.
• Develop scalable software using modern cloud technologies.

Skills

TypeScript

AWS

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Kafka

MongoDB

Git

Confluence

Jira

Test-Driven Development

Job description

Method Resourcing is thrilled to be partnering with a global leader in the travel services and benefits sector. They're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to drive innovation and be the technical backbone of a talented team of engineers.

?? The Role:

In this role, you'll be deeply involved in coding while setting the bar for engineering excellence. Partnering with an Engineering Manager and Product Manager, you'll help develop scalable software and drive new product launches. As the most senior engineer in the squad, you'll shape technical direction, make architectural choices, and mentor the team. Using modern cloud technologies like TypeScript and GraphQL, you'll build new systems from scratch, embedding AI, automation, and best practices into your work.

?? What We're Looking For:

• Tech Stack Expertise - Skilled in TypeScript (Node.js mainly but also React) & Cloud technologies such as AWS. Familiarity of Kubernetes, GraphQL, Kafka, and Mongo would be desirable.
• Leadership Experience - Currently a Lead Engineer, Team Lead or Tech Lead, managing small teams and driving technical excellence.
• API & Database Development - Experienced in building and maintaining robust APIs and managing the databases that support them.
• Test-Driven Development - Well-versed in testing frameworks, ensuring reliable and maintainable code.
• Tooling & Collaboration - Comfortable using Git, Confluence, Jira, and modern engineering workflows to streamline development.
• Mentorship & Leadership - Actively mentors engineers at all levels, providing guidance, reviewing designs, and maintaining best practices.
• Problem-Solving Mindset - Able to take on product challenges and develop effective technical solutions, balancing pragmatism with engineering excellence.

? Benefits:

?? Work abroad for up to 8 weeks per year

?? 25 days holiday + increases with tenure

?? Private medical insurance, dental insurance & life assurance (4x salary)

?? Income protection plan (75% of base salary)

?? Hybrid flexibility - just 2 days per week into Central London

If you're an experienced developer looking to drive innovation and mentor a high-performing team, apply today or send your CV to

?? Please note: My client cannot offer sponsorship and can only accept candidates with the right to work in the UK.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.