Lead Software Engineer in London

Lead Software Engineer Location: London, E14 5RE / Canary Wharf – Hybrid
Job Type: Full-Time
Skills: Lead Software Engineer, Laravel, React, Python, AWS, AI/ML, n8n, Claude Code, Cursor, Docker, Startups, DevOps
We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer with a path to CTO to join our founding team in Canary Wharf. You'll lead technical direction across our platform, mentor a growing engineering team and build AI-powered products using Laravel, React, Python and AWS.
Connectivity matters. We're BroadbandUK. We help millions of people each year make better broadband decisions because fast, reliable internet improves everyday life.
We've already launched the UK's first address-level price comparison service, built a speed test used by over a million people, and partnered with organisations like Openreach, Currys and The Telegraph.
But we're just getting started.
BroadbandUK is a high-growth, revenue-generating startup entering an exciting new phase.
One of our next major challenges is improving how broadband information is represented when people move home. Connectivity is an increasingly important characteristic of a property, yet useful broadband information is often limited or notably absent from property listings.
We're working with the industry to help make broadband information a standard part of every property listing and define the data structures that will make this possible.
To achieve this, we are transitioning into an AI-first company, using large language models and automated workflows to transform how we solve connectivity challenges.
This is a rare opportunity to help build a company from the ground up and become a household name that touches the lives of millions.
Be part of a close-knit, ambitious team where you'll learn quickly and work on challenges that matter, and we hope you'll enjoy the journey as much as we do.
What you'll do As Lead Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of BroadbandUK. You'll work directly with the CEO and co-founders to:
Mentor a growing team of engineers, guiding graduates and interns as they level up their skills.
Shape the architecture and technical direction of our produc...