Lead Software Engineer

PIE Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based SaaS firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to shape product delivery and innovate with cutting-edge technology. In this permanent role, you will work remotely, leading a small, high-performing team that develops AI-driven solutions for enterprise clients. The position requires over 8 years of full-stack experience with TypeScript and strong cloud-native DevOps skills. You will drive technical excellence, own end-to-end delivery, and contribute to a culture of quality and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexibility in work location

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in full-stack development, particularly with TypeScript.
• Strong DevOps experience with AWS or GCP, focusing on cloud-native solutions.
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in testing and CI/CD methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development using a serverless-first stack.
• Build and maintain robust APIs for enterprise clients.
• Own delivery from discovery to deployment and performance.
• Shape engineering culture and processes as the team evolves.

Skills

Full-stack experience

TypeScript

DevOps skills (AWS or GCP)

Testing and CI/CD practices

Generative AI ideas

Tools

AWS

GCP

Vercel

Neon

Express

Next.js

React

Vue

Angular

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

PIE Recruitment England, United Kingdom (Remote)

Engineering Lead – AI driven B2B SaaS platform

Remote home based - UK only, access to London

Permanent Role - £80,000 - £85,000 + benefits

Looking for a role where you can shape product, own delivery, and work with cutting‑edge tech — without drowning in bureaucracy?

This is a chance to lead engineering at a fast‑moving SaaS business that’s solving real problems with smart, scalable solutions.

You’ll be joining a small yet perfectly formed high‑performing team with serious ambitions. The platform’s already winning awards and landing big‑name clients. Now they’re scaling — and they need someone who can drive technical excellence while keeping things lean, pragmatic, and user‑focused.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading development across a modern, serverless‑first stack (Vercel, Neon, AWS Lambda)
• Building and maintaining robust APIs and services used by enterprise clients
• Owning delivery end‑to‑end — from discovery through to deployment and performance
• Shaping engineering culture, tooling, and processes as the team grows

What You’ll Need to Bring

• 8+ years’ full‑stack experience, with strong TypeScript across backend (Express / Next.js) and frontend (React / Vue / Angular)
• Solid cloud‑native DevOps skills (AWS or GCP) — no server hugging here
• A sharp eye for quality, with strong testing and CI / CD practices
• Curiosity and ideas around how to harness generative AI in real‑world products

Who They Are

This is a well‑backed UK start‑up with an incredibly unique proposition for HR teams. They move fast, value autonomy, and are building something that genuinely works — no gimmicks, no fluff.