A fast-growing digital business is looking for an Lead Software Engineer to lead a software squad, blending technical oversight with people management. You’ll be responsible for delivery, coaching developers, and collaborating closely with product teams to ensure high-quality, scalable systems.
Role: Lead Software Engineer
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead a software development squad, ensuring smooth delivery and quality output
- Collaborate with Product Managers to define requirements and shape end-to-end solutions
- Organise workloads, track progress, and mitigate risks or delays
- Review code and enforce QA/testing standards with senior developers
- Mentor and line manage engineers, supporting growth and resilience
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across teams
- Work with architects and senior developers to manage technical debt
- Support hiring and oversee onboarding within your squad
What you’ll need:
- 5+ years’ hands-on software development experience
- Strong background in PHP and Laravel (3+ years)
- Demonstrable leadership skills, including mentoring and performance management
- Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of modern software development methodologies and practices
- A proactive, growth-oriented mindset
Nice to have:
- Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Prior experience managing engineers
- Project management expertise
- Awareness of Machine Learning concepts
If you’re a technically strong leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering quality software, we’d love to hear from you.