Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

Humand Talent; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide their high-performing engineering team. This role involves a combination of hands-on leadership, technical direction, and team mentoring, alongside developing scalable systems and contributing to architectural strategies in a remote-first environment. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive company culture that encourages inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to learning and development opportunities

Investment in high-quality tools

Remote-first working

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical delivery within backend projects.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and scalable systems.
• Ability to balance technical contributions with team mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability.
• Guide development from planning through to deployment.
• Mentor software engineers to build a positive culture.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Agile delivery

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216

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Base pay range

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Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems

Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team?

Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design?

Interested in shaping tools that support real-world infrastructure at scale?

We’re recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment.

This role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow.

Why This Role is Great

• Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale
• Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development
• Collaborate across product, cloud, QA and systems engineering to deliver robust solutions
• Contribute to technical strategy, system architecture and future roadmaps
• Create real value by helping internal teams and end users manage hardware estates with ease

About You

You’re a capable engineer who’s comfortable stepping into a leadership role. You enjoy combining people management with hands-on contribution and know how to strike a balance between guiding the big picture and refining the detail.

You’ll bring experience in:

• Leading technical delivery within backend software projects
• TypeScript or Node.js development, or similar backend technologies
• Designing and deploying services in a modern cloud environment
• Working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and scalable system design
• Agile delivery and team collaboration
• Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation

Experience or interest in the following would also be valuable:

• Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems
• Working with Linux-based systems
• CI/CD, Docker or Kubernetes
• Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration
• Frontend technologies such as React
• Networking, messaging protocols or event-driven systems

We encourage applications from candidates with transferable skills or experience from different sectors. If you’ve solved similar challenges elsewhere, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability, deployment tooling and systems integration
• Shape the team’s approach to architecture, testing, delivery and support
• Mentor software engineers and contribute to a positive team culture
• Take part in architectural decisions and technical discussions across teams
• Guide development from planning through to deployment and ongoing iteration
• Ensure tools are scalable and meet the needs of internal users and customers
• Support release processes and the delivery of software to a wide variety of environments

What Success Looks Like

• Your team is engaged and consistently delivering high-quality, maintainable code
• Software deployments are smooth, efficient and scalable
• Systems are reliable and responsive, even as usage grows significantly
• You’re a respected voice in technical direction and team leadership

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the region of £80,000 to £85,000
• Remote-first working with occasional in-person collaboration
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing and development
• Investment in high-quality tools and equipment
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative, values-driven working culture focused on impact and innovation

Inclusion and Diversity

We and our client are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace where all individuals feel welcome and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

If you're ready to take on a role where your technical leadership makes a real difference, we invite you to apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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