At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative AI-driven projects and manage a talented engineering team.
- Company: Forward-thinking tech business shaping the future with AI.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and real autonomy in your role.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to shape the engineering function.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact in a dynamic environment focused on AI innovation.
- Qualifications: Strong background in software engineering and experience with AI frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We're partnering with a forward-thinking technology business to hire a Lead Software Engineer into a high-calibre engineering function at the intersection of technical delivery and people leadership. The business is actively embedding AI across its engineering workflows and is building intelligent, autonomous systems that are shaping the future of its domain.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for technical excellence, line management, and consistent proactive communication across many stakeholders, clients, and colleagues. You'll have a passion for AI-driven innovation and lead the charge across several projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities as Lead Software Engineer:
- Own technical delivery across a wide portfolio of projects and initiatives
- Line Management, developing engineers across the team
- Hands-on capabilities, remaining close to the code and leading from the front
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery timeframes are aligned
- Drive the adoption of AI tooling and practices across the engineering function
Requirements as Lead Software Engineer:
- Strong engineering background in TypeScript, Angular, Python, Java or Go
- Expertise designing and building systems with performance and scalability in mind
- Familiarity with Gen AI frameworks such as LangGraph, Crew AI or the OpenAI ecosystems
- Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure
- DevOps and Infrastructure tooling - CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes
- Experience building and maintaining distributed systems
- SQL & NoSQL databases
What's on Offer:
- Up to 110,000 + Benefits
- Hybrid working in Central London
- Real Autonomy, ability to shape the function, not just run it
- A business genuinely committed to building with AI at the core.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join a business where technical leadership and people development carry equal weight, as well has having the space to make a genuine mark on how the engineering team is built and run. If this sounds like the right next move, apply now!
*Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive individual feedback*
Lead Engineer (Contract) in London employer: Formula Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and mission-driven consumer app business that offers a unique blend of stability and startup culture. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a high-ownership environment where your contributions directly impact a product used by hundreds of thousands globally. With competitive benefits, a commitment to employee growth, and a flexible working arrangement, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful work in a supportive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Formula Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
