Lead Backend Engineer

Software Engineering Lead
Location: Central London (2-3 days a week in office)
Salary: £100,000

We're hiring on behalf of a respected firm seeking a Software Engineering Lead to take ownership of the design, development, and delivery of key software solutions. This role suits a senior engineer with strong leadership capability and a hands-on technical approach.

Role Overview:
You'll lead a team of developers, provide technical direction, and ensure software is scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. The role blends technical leadership, system design, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead development, testing, and deployment of software solutions
• Mentor developers and lead code reviews
• Maintain high coding standards and enforce best practices

System Design & Development:

• Gather and define technical requirements
• Architect efficient, maintainable systems
• Oversee the full development lifecycle
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability

Requirements:

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Strong skills in JavaScript and Node.js
• Proficient with Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, ElasticSearch
• Experience using Git, JIRA, and design patterns
• 5+ years in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under pressure

To apply or learn more, contact: