Software Engineering Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

This remote role as a Software Engineering Lead at a leading company invites a skilled innovator to drive the next-gen platform development. You will blend leadership with hands-on technical execution in a thriving environment where collaboration and best practices are nurtured, ensuring high-quality outcomes and fostering team growth.

Benefits

Standard benefits and pension contributions

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in startup or SME environments.
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

.NET Core

C#

ASP.NET

AI-driven development

Software design principles

Job description

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

Location: United Kingdom (Remote)

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

This role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical leadership, hands-on coding, product direction, and team mentoring in a strategic and execution-focused position.

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 the delivery of high-quality features on time

Experience:

• Experience working in a startup or SME environment
• 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 an evolving product
• Push the boundaries of software engineering using the latest AI, cloud, and Microsoft technologies
• Influence product direction and technical evolution from the inside-out

This role is based remotely within the UK, with no expectation to be in the office. The team meets regularly for socials and meetups.

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

Please apply to show your interest. I will be in touch if your profile is suitable for further discussion.