Lead Software Engineer, Technology Consulting

Would you like to be part of a fast‑growing technology and engineering organisation that nurtures an open, collaborative learning environment? Are you passionate about technology, people and developing your coding skills? If this describes you, we’re trying to create the best engineering consultancy in the UK and would love for you to be part of the journey.

We draw on our reputation for outstanding delivery to allow our engineers to do the right thing for our clients, and not necessarily the easy thing. Innovation is in our DNA, and we encourage our engineers and consultants to work together to rethink conventional wisdom on how problems should be solved. Our engineers take a holistic approach that addresses technology, process, and structure to make a lasting impact.

At Credera, you will work on diverse client projects and assume different roles across the product lifecycle including planning product roadmaps, building software products, developing web and mobile applications, and operating cloud infrastructure. Working with architects, technology consultants and client stakeholders you’ll help customers build minimum‑viable products, while gaining exposure to different industries, networks and the latest technologies.

Based out of any of our UK offices, this is a permanent role within our Software Engineering Function. At Credera, we operate a flexible hybrid working model. This requires 3 days per week working onsite – either at client site (as required) or in your local Credera office (London, Manchester, Leeds or Newcastle). We value collaboration and client impact, so our hybrid model is designed to strike a balance between flexibility, in‑person connection, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. To meet our client’s needs, you will be security clearable.

Requirements

• We’re after an engineer who thrives on modern leadership—someone who can guide teams through tough challenges, inspire high performance, and create a culture of collaboration and growth.
• You know how to get the best out of people, while also building strong, lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• You’ll be hands‑on too: confident in at least one major tech stack (Python, Java, Node.js, or similar), with the flexibility to work across others.
• Much of your impact will come through API development, cloud solutions, and data engineering.
• We’re especially excited by people who embrace AI‑powered tools—whether in projects at work or in your own side ventures—always looking for smarter, faster ways to deliver impact.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning technical delivery.
• Deep skills in one core stack (ideally Python) with adaptability across others.
• Cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Comfort working in agile, fast‑paced delivery environments.
• A pragmatic approach to solving problems without cutting corners.
• Applying TDD and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience with Enterprise Integration Patterns.

Along with a great company culture, Credera provides an exceptional compensation package including a competitive salary (£84,000‑£99,000) and a comprehensive benefits plan. Our consistent growth and entrepreneurial environment provide an excellent platform to embark upon an exciting career path, where your contribution really counts.

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, and AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across a broad range of industries worldwide. Our one‑of‑a‑kind global boutique approach means we provide our clients with tailored solutions unique to their organisation that can scale due to our extensive footprint.

As a values‑led organisation, our mission is to make an extraordinary impact on our clients, our people, and our community. We believe it is this approach that has allowed us to work with and transform the most influential brands and organisations in the world, from strategy through to execution.

Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinise, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.