Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Backend / Cloud / AI-Focused (Remote) We’re working with a fast-growing, product-led technology company building modern customer experience software. They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help design and build scalable backend systems, while also contributing to architecture and engineering direction within a small, high-performing team. This is a hands-on role with real ownership - ideal for engineers who enjoy building and shipping production systems.

What You’ll Be Doing Designing and building scalable backend services and APIs Working with cloud-native infrastructure (primarily AWS) Developing microservices and event-driven systems Contributing to AI-enabled workflows and automation Improving CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling Collaborating with product and leadership on technical decisions Owning features from concept through to deployment What We’re Looking For Strong backend engineering experience (Python) Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms Experience building APIs, microservices, or distributed systems Ability to take ownership and deliver independently Interest in working with modern tools and AI-assisted development Nice to Have Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform Experience building or using AI-powered tools Background in startup or scale-up environments Why Join? Work in a high-impact, product-focused environment Real ownership over engineering decisions Small team, fast-moving culture Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI tooling Clear opportunity to influence architecture and product direction For more information, send your CV to [email protected]