Software Engineering Team Lead

Digital Gurus; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a C++ Software Team Lead to guide a talented group of senior engineers. This dynamic role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on core platform functionality across various systems. You'll have the chance to work autonomously in a remote-first environment while contributing to innovative software solutions. This position offers an excellent pathway to advance into a Development Manager role, along with a competitive salary and robust benefits package. If you're passionate about leading teams and tackling complex technical challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Private Healthcare

Flexible Holiday Options

Qualifications

• Solid experience in C++ (C++17 ideally).
• Strong understanding of databases like SQL Server, Oracle, or Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of six senior C++ developers.
• Contribute to the design and development of a compiler-like backend tool.

Skills

C++

Database Management

Team Leadership

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

Postgres

Job description

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Base pay range

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Connecting Technology Leaders with Software Developers

We're looking for an experienced C++ Software Team Lead to manage a team of six highly skilled senior engineers working on a software development tool used globally.

This is a varied role blending technical leadership with hands-on C++ development. You'll lead the delivery of core platform functionality across Windows, Linux, and AIX systems.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and mentor a team of six senior C++ developers (line management, project planning, delivery).
• Contribute directly to the design and development of a compiler-like backend tool.
• Collaborate with QA, Support, and other technical leads across the business.
• Navigate project planning, team challenges, and cross-functional coordination.
• Work in a complex, database-centric software environment.

What we're looking for

• Solid experience in C++ (C++17 ideally)
• Strong understanding of databases — SQL Server, Oracle, or Postgres.
• Prior experience leading development teams (6 months+ leadership).

Why this role?

• Be part of a highly experienced team building core platform tech, not just applications.
• Work with autonomy in a remote first role.
• Excellent opportunity to grow into a Development Manager role.
• Competitive salary + strong benefits including pension, private healthcare, and flexible holiday options.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, leading strong teams, and working on deep technical products using C++, apply now or email your CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development