Software Engineer Team Lead

HomeServe Finance; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in London is seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to design and build a scalable lending platform. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in software development and 2 years in leadership roles. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £120,000 with bonuses and benefits, within a remote-first culture focused on energy efficiency solutions.

Benefits

20% bonus

Car or £7,000 cash allowance

6% matched pension

Single private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• 2+ years of experience in team leadership and line management.
• Strong software architecture and system performance optimisation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from concept to completion.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers.

Skills

Full-stack software development

Team leadership

Software architecture

Database optimisation

Python

Django

Cloud environments

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Docker

React

Job description

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HomeServe Finance is the latest innovation under the globally recognised HomeServe brand. Our mission is to reduce CO₂ emissions from home heating and cooling by making renewable technology financially accessible. Backed by HomeServe’s strong infrastructure and reputation, we are building a cutting-edge lending platform to accelerate the transition to efficient, sustainable home energy solutions across Europe.

Requirements

The Role

We are seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to play a pivotal role in designing and building a modern, scalable lending platform. This role involves leading a team of engineers to develop high-quality, maintainable software that enables lending services across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and promote high coding standards.
• Champion tooling (including AI-powered tools) to enhance productivity.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of professional experience in full-stack software development.
• 2+ years of experience in team leadership and line management.
• Strong software architecture, database, and system performance optimisation expertise.
• Hands-on experience with Python, Django (or similar backend frameworks).
• Familiarity with React or similar frontend frameworks.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) and infrastructure management.
• Knowledge of modern deployment practices (Serverless, Docker, Event-Driven Systems, CI/CD).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with remote or hybrid teams.
• Working in regulated lending environments.
• Leading multinational software deployments.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven company tackling home energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction.
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment backed by an established industry leader.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first culture.
• Lead a team that builds cutting-edge technology with real-world impact.

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Apply now and help shape the future of home finance technology!

Salary: Up to £120,000 + 20% bonus, Car or £7,000 cash allowance, 6% matched pension, Single private medical insurance