Software Engineer - Tech Lead - fully remote

Lead Software Engineer – UK Remote | £80,000 to £85,000 | Hands-on Leadership in Scalable Systems w/API Design Are you a technical leader ready to guide a high-performing engineering team? Do you enjoy mentoring others while staying close to architecture and system design? We’re recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer on behalf of a fast-growing technology company whose platform is relied upon across thousands of physical locations in the UK and internationally. Known for their innovative approach and people-first culture, our client offers the chance to take ownership of meaningful projects in a collaborative, supportive environment. This role combines team leadership with technical direction, ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full product lifecycle while helping others grow. Lead a talented team delivering software that supports the installation, configuration and maintenance of distributed systems at scale Balance hands-on technical design with mentoring and team development Collaborate across product, cloud, QA and systems engineering to deliver robust solutions Create real value by helping internal teams and end users manage hardware estates with ease Leading technical delivery within backend software projects TypeScript or Node.js development, or similar backend technologies Working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and scalable system design Agile delivery and team collaboration Building for maintainability, performance and clear documentation Managing or supporting connected devices or remote systems Working with Linux-based systems Internal tooling, API design and service orchestration Frontend technologies such as React Networking, messaging protocols or event-driven systems Lead a cross-functional engineering team focused on service reliability, deployment tooling and systems integration Shape the team’s approach to architecture, testing, delivery and support Mentor software engineers and contribute to a positive team culture Guide development from planning through to deployment and ongoing iteration Support release processes and the delivery of software to a wide variety of environments Your team is engaged and consistently delivering high-quality, maintainable code Software deployments are smooth, efficient and scalable Competitive salary in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 Remote-first working with occasional in-person collaboration A comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing and development Investment in high-quality tools and equipment Access to learning and development opportunities A collaborative, values-driven working culture focused on impact and innovation Inclusion and Diversity