Software Engineering Lead

Software Engineering Lead focuses on ensure tight feedback loops between engineering, product and users.

What the role involves

• Ensure tight feedback loops between engineering, product and users.
• Leading on architecture and system design decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, code quality and delivery speed through AI.
• Ensure high standards through code reviews, testing and strong engineering fundamentals.
• Strong track record of partnering with Product to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Skills and requirements

• Experience leading and developing engineers within a cross-functional product team.
• Solid technical background with experience in system design and modern full-stack development.

Confirmed role details

• Develop a small squad of engineers.
• Build a high-performance, accountable and collaborative team culture.
• Provide regular feedback.
• 28 days holiday p/a + Bank holidays - with the option to roll up to 5 days p/a.

Additional role context

• We’re looking for a Software Engineering Lead to lead a high-performing squad at the heart of a cross-functional product team.
• This is not just a delivery role as you will partner deeply with Product, shaping what we build and why, and ensuring engineering efforts translate into clear business and customer.
• A pragmatic approach to engineering trade-offs — knowing when to optimise and when to move fast.