Software Engineering Manager

Areti Group | B Corp™; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech platform in London is seeking a Lead Developer / Engineering Manager for a high-impact contract role focused on digital transformation. You will guide technical delivery, shape application design, and lead a squad of developers. Candidates should have strong expertise in Java, with exposure to Node.js and React. This role offers hybrid work flexibility and a 4-month initial contract with strong extension potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Engineering Manager.
• Strong expertise in Java (preferred), with exposure to Node.js and React.
• Comfortable leading squads and driving technical delivery.
• Skilled in designing scalable, maintainable application architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of developers through the delivery of core platform features.
• Own the design and architecture of new application components.
• Provide technical mentorship and hands-on support where needed.
• Collaborate with internal tech teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Champion best practices in code quality, performance, and security.
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on coding when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Expertise in Java

Experience with Node.js

Experience with React

Mentoring

Understanding of Crypto/Blockchain

Job description

Overview

Lead Developer / Engineering Manager – Digital Transformation – Direct message the job poster from Areti Group | B Corp

We’re partnering with a London-based tech platform embarking on a large-scale digital transformation. With discovery complete, the build phase is ready to launch. This is a high-impact contract role for a Lead Developer / Engineering Manager to guide technical delivery, shape application design, and lead a squad of developers.

You’ll be the technical expert within the team—balancing hands-on development with architectural leadership and mentoring. The stack includes Java or Node.js, and React, and you’ll be working closely with existing engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

Experience/Understanding of Crypto/Blockchain - Highly desirable

Contract Snapshot

• Length: 4 months initially, with strong extension potential
• Location: London-based client; hybrid or remote flexibility

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of developers through the delivery of core platform features
• Own the design and architecture of new application components
• Provide technical mentorship and hands-on support where needed
• Collaborate with internal tech teams to ensure seamless integration
• Champion best practices in code quality, performance, and security
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on coding when appropriate

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Developer or Engineering Manager
• Strong expertise in Java (preferred), with exposure to Node.js and React
• Comfortable leading squads and driving technical delivery
• Skilled in designing scalable, maintainable application architectures
• Available to start

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services
• Financial Services
• Software Development

London, England, United Kingdom