Lead Software Engineer

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER Key Points Salary of £55,000–£65,000 UK Nationals only due to the nature of the work 3–5 days per week on-site in Lincoln, depending on project requirements Technical leadership role working on secure, complex software projects Opportunity to mentor engineers whilst remaining hands-on with development ABOUT THE CLIENT We're working with an established technology organisation that delivers secure, high-performance software solutions within a technically complex environment. As they continue to grow, they're looking to appoint a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across a range of innovative software projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading engineering teams, driving technical standards and remaining actively involved in software development.

THE BENEFITS £55,000–£65,000 salary Company pension Ongoing professional development and leadership training Opportunity to shape technical direction and engineering best practice Work on innovative, technically challenging software projects Collaborative engineering culture with genuine progression opportunities 3–5 days per week on-site, depending on project requirements THE LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLE As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, helping to deliver high-quality software whilst supporting and mentoring a team of engineers. You'll work closely with stakeholders to influence technical decisions, define engineering standards and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance software development with technical oversight, coaching developers, reviewing code and driving continuous improvement across the engineering function.

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS Significant commercial experience as a Software Engineer Previous experience leading or mentoring software development teams Strong understanding of software architecture and modern engineering principles Experience delivering scalable, high-quality software solutions Strong knowledge of Agile development methodologies Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Passion for coaching and developing engineers Happy working 3–5 days per week on-site in Lincoln