Lead Software Engineer - Digital Documents

WiseTech Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company for logistics in Greater London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to advance their Digital Trade Documentation initiative. This role involves collaborating with various teams to build scalable solutions that enhance global trade. Ideal candidates should possess strong C# / Java development skills, experience in leading projects, and a quality-first mindset. The company offers a hybrid work model, with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# / Java development.
• A track record of leading projects and product direction in a collaborative environment.
• Deep understanding of software design principles and system architecture.
• Quality-first mindset with a passion for mentoring and uplifting others.
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and using Test Driven Development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions that power trade tech.

Skills

C# / Java development

Leading projects

Software design principles

System architecture

CI / CD pipelines

Test Driven Development

Job description

Overview

WiseTech Global is the world’s leading provider of software for the logistics industry. From emerging freight forwarders to established leaders like DHL and FedEx, our software solutions allow them to maintain truly resilient supply chains.

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our team and play a key role in advancing one of our multi-product strategic growth areas: Digital Trade Documentation. This is a unique opportunity to work on a strategic program that’s reshaping how global trade operates—faster, smarter, and fully digital. You’ll collaborate across teams to build scalable solutions that power the next generation of trade tech. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems with real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About you

We value curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for great software.

Ideally, you’ll bring :

• Strong experience in C# / Java development
• A track record of leading projects and product direction in a collaborative environment
• Deep understanding of software design principles and system architecture
• A quality-first mindset with a passion for mentoring and uplifting others while advocating for best practices
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and using Test Driven Development

We work in a hybrid model, with the team in-office twice a week at Chancery House, Holborn. The space includes a gym, sauna, yoga / HIIT classes, great coffee—and a great team.

About WiseTech

Born in Sydney, Australia - we are an engineer founded, engineer led software company that create breakthrough products that enable and empower those that operate the supply chains of the world. Our clients include the likes of DHL and FedEx. In simple terms - look any object around you and think how it may have got there? Our product would have touched everything from how your laptop gets to your desk, how food reaches your fridge and the list goes on. We have a real world, global impact on the world around us. Our vision and mission drive everything that we do and are at the core of our strategy. Our people sit at the centre of all of this.

Having listed on the ASX in , WiseTech Global is an AU billion+ company that is serious about expansion and technical innovation. Through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions, our global headcount is increasing rapidly and we are far from slowing down.

Benefits

Our people are the foundations of our business and we value the contribution and commitment they make. We have a range of benefits including generous leave, flexible working, development opportunities, employee assistance programs, and more.