Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer - Manchester City Centre - Up to £70k I'm working with a Manchester-based financial services organisation that is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of key systems and lead a growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced full-stack engineer who enjoys staying hands-on while also shaping architecture, setting technical direction, and mentoring engineers in a purpose-driven environment.
The Opportunity
You'll lead a small, highly skilled team of engineers, working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. Reporting into the Head of Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in defining architectural standards, driving innovation, and ensuring systems support long-term business strategy.
This role blends hands-on development, technical leadership, and people management, with exposure to modern cloud-based technologies and mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for: Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers, supporting delivery and professional development Providing technical ownership of architecture, design decisions, a...
Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£70,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Computers

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