At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of scalable backend systems and mentor a team of engineers.
- Company: Established tech company focused on security and workforce management solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, 24 days annual leave, pension, and time for personal projects.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for career growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Combine hands-on coding with leadership while exploring cutting-edge AI technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong C++ experience and leadership skills in backend engineering.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Solihull - Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £65,000-£70,000
Are you an experienced C++ Engineer ready to take technical ownership and lead a backend engineering team? We're working with an established technology business developing sophisticated access control, security and workforce management solutions. They're expanding their R&D function and looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to help shape their backend platform, drive engineering standards and explore how modern AI technologies can enhance both their products and development processes.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll remain close to the technology while mentoring engineers and influencing architecture, delivery and technical direction.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the development and evolution of scalable backend systems
- Taking technical ownership of backend projects from planning through to delivery
- Designing, developing and maintaining APIs and backend services
- Driving improvements across performance, scalability, reliability and observability
- Identifying bottlenecks and optimising database queries and system performance
- Evaluating and implementing AI-powered tools and solutions
- Working closely with Product, Architecture, Frontend and QA teams
- Leading and mentoring backend engineers, promoting strong coding standards and engineering best practice
- Supporting sprint planning, technical decision-making and continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
You'll be an experienced Backend or Lead Software Engineer with strong technical depth and the confidence to provide leadership within an engineering team. Key experience includes:
- Strong commercial C++ development experience
- Excellent knowledge of the C++ Standard Library, STL containers and algorithms
- Experience leading, mentoring or technically guiding software engineers
- Strong understanding of backend architecture, APIs and scalable systems
- Knowledge of database systems
- Experience developing, integrating or deploying AI/ML-powered solutions
- Exposure to LLMs, AI-assisted development tools and modern AI frameworks
What's on offer:
Alongside the salary, you'll receive flexible working hours, a company pension, 24 days' annual leave with increases based on service, and 10% of your working time dedicated to your own projects and ideas. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with 2-3 days per week in the Solihull office.
If you're a strong C++ backend engineer looking for a role that combines hands-on development, technical leadership & the opportunity to work with emerging AI technologies, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Lead Backend Engineer - C employer: Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in South West London where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and shape cutting-edge architecture while enjoying a competitive salary and bonus structure. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning and development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in AI-powered backend solutions.
Contact Details:
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Recruitment Team
