Software Engineering Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Software Engineering Lead to drive innovation and technical strategy for their next-gen platform. This remote role involves technical leadership, hands-on development, and team mentoring, offering the chance to influence software engineering practices and product evolution at a global level.

Benefits

Standard benefits and pension contributions

Regular team socials and meet-ups

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in SaaS or enterprise application development.
• Deep understanding of software design principles and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of .NET-based software products.
• Guide and mentor a team of developers, inspiring growth and innovation.
• Drive technical strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

ASP.NET

AI-driven development

Software design principles

Architectural patterns

Job description

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Software Engineering Lead – Be the Driving Force Behind Our Clients Next-Gen Platform

Location: United Kingdon (Remote)

Are you a passionate Software Engineering Lead with a vision for innovation and the hands-on skills to back it up? Working for part of a dynamic global group, as the Software Engineering Manager helping shape the future of our clients flagship product.

This is a unique opportunity to blend technical leadership, hands-on coding, product direction, and team mentoring in a role that’s both strategic and execution-focused.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of cutting-edge .NET-based software products
• Drive the technical strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve our platform
• Guide and mentor a team of talented developers - inspiring growth, curiosity, and innovation
• Champion best practices: define and enforce clean code standards, robust testing, and scalable architecture
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging tools, frameworks, and AI-driven development technologies
• Leverage AI tools for code generation, testing, and productivity acceleration
• Ensure delivery of high-quality features on time, every time

Experience:

• Working or have worked in a Start up/SME business
• 7+ years in software development, with 2+ years in a leadership or senior technical role
• Proven experience in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and related Microsoft technologies
• Deep understanding of software design principles and architectural patterns
• Experience in SaaS or enterprise application development
• Passion for AI-driven development and a growth mindset

What is great about this role:

• Be a key decision-maker in a growing, innovative business within a global group
• Work with smart, ambitious teams and shape a product that’s evolving at pace
• Push the boundaries of software engineering using the latest in AI, cloud, and Microsoft tech
• Influence both product direction and technical evolution from the inside-out

This role is based remote within the UK with no expectation to be in the office. The team do meet on a regular basis for socials and meet ups.

The salary is paying up to £90,000 with standard benefits and pension contributions.

Please apply to show your interest and I will be in touch should your profile be suitable for the client to discuss furhter.