Software Engineering Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech organization is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to drive innovation in their flagship product. This fully remote role offers the unique opportunity to blend technical leadership and hands-on coding, while mentoring a skilled team. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in .NET technologies and have a passion for AI-driven development.

Benefits

Standard benefits

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, 2+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience with .NET technologies.
• Experience in startup/SME environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of .NET software.
• Mentor a team of developers to inspire growth and innovation.
• Drive technical strategy and ensure timely delivery of features.

Skills

Software design principles

Leadership

AI-driven development

.NET Core

C#

ASP.NET

SaaS application development

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 the hands-on skills to back it up? Working for a part of a dynamic global group, as a Software Engineering Manager, helping shape the future of our client's 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:

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

Experience:

• Experience working in a startup/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 a product that’s evolving rapidly
• Push the boundaries of software engineering using the latest AI, cloud, and Microsoft technologies
• Influence both 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, and I will be in touch if your profile matches the client's requirements for further discussion.