Software Engineering Lead

M3USA; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead to guide and develop a talented team. The ideal candidate will balance technical leadership with hands-on contributions, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Responsibilities include managing a software development team, collaborating with product managers, and advocating for best practices. The firm offers competitive employee benefits, including annual leave and a bonus scheme, all aimed at fostering a motivating workplace environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Group Life Cover 4x salary

Pension contributions

Staff discount scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software development teams in an Agile environment.
• Strong technical background in PHP and C#.
• Hands-on experience with AWS systems.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Understanding of software architecture and security best practices.
• Strong organizational skills for multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about engineering well-structured systems.

Responsibilities

• Own team leadership and delivery outcomes.
• Manage team performance through objectives and appraisals.
• Coach and mentor a team of developers.
• Collaborate with Product Managers for technical insights.
• Ensure quality and security in the platform delivery.
• Balance strategic and hands-on technical work.
• Advocate for engineering best practices.
• Participate in architectural decisions.

Skills

Agile environment

PHP

C#

AWS

React

Vue

Angular

CI/CD

Tools

Terraform

CDK

Job description

Werelooking for an experienced Software Engineering Lead to guide and develop our talented engineering team working on the platform.Youllbalance technical leadership team development and hands-on contribution - leading by example to ensure consistent high-quality software delivery.

Youllbe the primary technical contact for the Product team a trusted partner who can contribute to shaping product direction challenge assumptions constructively and ensure technical feasibility is considered early in the process. The ideal candidate has led teams before is highly organised and methodical and remains a passionate technologist who enjoys coding and solving complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own team leadership and delivery outcomes build andmaintaina motivated high-performing engineering team that consistently delivers high-quality software.
• Linemanagethe team settingobjectivesconducting regular one-to-ones and leading annual performance appraisals.
• Lead coach and mentor a team of six developers and one QA engineer fostering collaboration accountability and professional growth.
• Partner with Product Managers to shape and refine requirements provide technical insight and effort estimates and challenge assumptions constructively to ensure business goals are achieved in the most effectiveway.
• Plan and oversee technical delivery ensuring quality security and scalability across the platform.
• Balance strategic and hands-on work - around 70% team / process optimisation and 30% active coding and technical contribution.
• Champion engineering best practices consistent processes and continuous improvement without compromising quality.
• Drive continuous improvementevolve team processes tooling and systems to improve quality speed and developer experience.
• Participate in and contribute to architectural decisions and longer-term technical roadmaps.
• Support developers in troubleshooting code reviews and knowledge sharing to raise overall technical capability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA to ensure robust CI / CD testing and deployment pipelines.
• Promote a culture of accountability inclusivity and transparency within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or managing software development teams in an Agile environment.
• Strong technical background in and experience across other stacks such as PHP and C#.
• Hands-on experience building andmaintainingsystems in AWSor other Cloud hosting providers(ECS Lambda API Gateway S3 etc.).
• Experience designing developing and supporting web applications using modern front-end frameworks (React Vue or Angular).
• Deep understanding of software architecture scalability and security best practices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Passionate about building well‑engineered systems and improving development processes.
• Comfortable remaining hands‑on when needed including involvement in coding reviews and automation improvements.

Desirable

• Experience with ReactJScomponentlibraries and CI / CD frameworks.
• Familiarity withIaCtools such as Terraform or CDK.
• Experience working systems and / or data pipelines.
• Exposure to building AI-driven tools orleveragingmachine learning APIs.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Participation in a company bonus scheme linked to personal and company performance
• Group Life Cover 4x salary
• Pension 4% / 4% employee / employer contributions
• Vitality after probation
• Staff discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership

Additional Information :

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills: Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

About M3 EU : M3 EU is at the forefront of healthcare innovation offering digital solutions across healthcare life sciences pharmaceuticals and more. Since our inception in 2000 weve seen remarkable growth fuelled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems. Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally facilitating impactful medical education precise job placement and insightful market research. M3 EU prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements. Joining M3 EU means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 EU.