Remote Lead Software Engineer — AI‑Driven SaaS

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

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.