At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of an AI-enabled product and shape its future.
- Company: Innovative tech company focused on cutting-edge software solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by turning ideas into scalable software with a talented team.
- Qualifications: Strong software engineering background and experience in leading teams.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a hands-on Technical Lead to take ownership of an AI-enabled product and help shape what comes next, improving what’s already working while building out new ideas. You’ll sit at the centre of product and engineering, turning ideas into real, scalable software. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, setting direction, making key technical decisions, and still getting stuck into the code.
What you’ll be doing:
- Owning the technical direction, architecture, and delivery of a core product
- Building backend features in Python, from idea through to release
- Working closely with Product teams to turn goals into clear technical plans
- Leading an Agile team, keeping delivery on track and standards high
- Making decisions that balance speed, quality, and scalability
- Reviewing code, mentoring engineers, and raising the bar across the team
- Collaborating with designers to create a smooth, intuitive user experience
- Continuously improving how the team builds, ships, and runs software
What we’re looking for:
- Strong software engineering background with experience shipping real products
- Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers
- Advanced Python skills (FastAPI or similar is a plus)
- Good understanding of databases and SQL
- Familiarity with TypeScript/React (nice to have)
- Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
- A product mindset; you care about what gets built and why
Candidates must have an active SC clearance or be eligible to obtain one to be considered.
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Product Engineer in London
Technical Leadership
Software Engineering
Python
FastAPI
Database Management
SQL
TypeScript
