Senior/ Lead Software Engineer

Reed; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the technical delivery of their SaaS platform. This role involves hands-on development, mentoring, and collaboration within an innovative team. Candidates should be experienced in modern frameworks and excited about AI and automation. The position offers hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of one day in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong coding capabilities with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional teams.
• Excitement for AI, automation, and cloud-native architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance APIs and responsive web apps using modern frameworks.
• Integrate key features into mobile applications.
• Work closely with product, UX/UI, and backend engineers.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application speed and reliability.
• Explore emerging tech and integrate customer feedback.

Skills

Collaboration

Coding

Agile methodology

AI and automation

Tools

Next.js

React Native

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

GitHub

Job description

Overview

Senior /Lead Software Engineer – SaaS | AI | Cloud-Native

Birmingham HQ – Hybrid (1+ day/week in office)

Hands-on leadership meets cutting-edge tech

Are you a passionate engineer who thrives on building scalable, high-performance software — and loves rolling up your sleeves to lead by example?

I am working with a truly innovative business who are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team in Birmingham. This role is a chance to own the technical delivery of their SaaS platform, while staying close to the code and mentoring others through hands-on leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build & Optimise: Develop high-performance APIs and responsive web apps using modern frameworks.
• Mobile Integration: Help bring key features to life in mobile apps (React Native).
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product, UX/UI, and backend engineers to deliver seamless experiences.
• Monitor & Improve: Debug, troubleshoot, and optimise for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Innovate: Explore emerging tech (including AI) and integrate customer feedback to evolve our quoting process.

Tech you’ll be working with

• Frontend: Next.js, React (Native), Typescript
• Backend: PostgreSQL, Vercel
• DevOps: CI/CD, Kubernetes, GitHub
• AI/LLM: Integrating intelligent tooling to enhance automation and UX

What they are looking for

• A strong coder with a collaborative mindset
• Experience in agile environments and cross-functional teams
• Someone who’s excited by AI, automation, and cloud-native architecture

Why join them?

• Be part of a fast-moving, innovative team
• Shape the future of their sector with innovation
• Work flexibly, with a minimum of one day a week in our Birmingham office

If you feel you are a good match, then please apply with an updated CV.