Lead Software Engineer

Gamma Recruitment Team; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK communications company is searching for a skilled leader knowledgeable in NodeJS, TypeScript, and React. This role will oversee a small team and be responsible for technical systems design and solving technical challenges. The position offers a hybrid work model from the Manchester office, along with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance, including generous leave, family support initiatives, and mental health resources. Strong interpersonal skills and critical thinking are essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Pension plan with up to 5.1% contributions

Group income protection and life assurance

Tax-efficient share save and incentive plans

Private medical insurance through Vitality

Electric Vehicle scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Critical thinking with software bug diagnosis capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively for self and team.
• Strong interpersonal skills for technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Organising and running a small team.
• Technical systems and software design.
• Solving technical problems.
• Implementing new features.

Skills

NodeJS

TypeScript

React

CI/CD

AWS

Team leadership

Job description

A bit about us

At Gamma, we’re more than just a leader in Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) – we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking team revolutionizing the way businesses connect and communicate. We provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region, and we’re expanding rapidly to bring digital automation and Gamma-powered services to SMEs through a growing network of channel partners.

We move fast with a start-up mindset, but we have the stability of a leading European business. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the belief that diverse perspectives make us stronger. Join us, and you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, grow your career, and be part of a company that celebrates inclusivity and fresh ideas.

Who are we looking for?

• NodeJS / TypeScript / React
• CI/CD
• AWS
• Team leadership

What will you be doing day-to-day?

• Organising and running of a small team
• Technical systems and software design
• Solving technical problems
• Implementing new features

What you’ll need:

• Critical thinking and ability to diagnose solutions. Examples would include understanding software bugs and being able to trace issues through a system to determine cause of an issue, and understanding requirements in various phases.
• Ability to understand prioritisation of work, and take on items of work accordingly, not just for yourself, but for the wider team.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to fulfil responsibilities. Examples of such include contribution to technical discussions whilst in design stage and estimation/planning phases.

What do we offer you?

• At Gamma, we believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer 25 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday. Giving back is important to us, so we also provide a volunteer day to support a charity that matters to you.
• Family matters, too. With enhanced maternity and paternity pay, we’re here to support you as a parent and help you thrive in your career.
• We care about your future, so our pension plan helps you save for the years ahead with contributions of up to 5.1% from Gamma, alongside your own contributions.
• Your well-being is our priority. We offer group income protection and life assurance (four times your salary) to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• We want you to share in our success. That’s why we offer tax-efficient share save and share incentive plans, giving you the opportunity to benefit from Gamma’s growth.
• We’re committed to health, both physical and mental, and provide private medical insurance through Vitality, which extends to your immediate family at an additional cost.
• And, because we care about the environment, we offer an Electric Vehicle scheme through Octopus and a Cycle to Work scheme, making it easier to get around sustainably.

A few things to note

• Unfortunately, we can't offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role.
• This role is hybrid from our Manchester office.
• If you feel you could be a good fit for Gamma but do not think that you meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply as you could be the person that we are looking for!

Gamma is an equal‑opportunity employer. We care about inclusion and believe in having diverse teams where everyone can be their true authentic selves. We value each person and their range of backgrounds and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We don't discriminate based on any protected characteristics e.g., race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age. We are a family‑friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy, and flexibility to help you create a work‑life balance and enjoy working here at Gamma.