Software Engineering Lead

Stoke on Trent - Hybrid

£60,000 - £75,000 + Additional benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineering Lead to guide and inspire a talented team of engineers. If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, driving team success, and delivering high quality software, this could be the role for you.

As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you’ll take responsibility for leading a squad of engineers to deliver solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the team’s direction and make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and motivate a team of software engineers, helping them deliver large-scale, high-quality solutions.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices, coding standards, and quality governance.
• Conduct 1-to-1s, mentor team members, and support their professional growth through feedback and appraisals.
• Play a key role in shaping technical strategies and ensuring delivery aligns with broader business goals.
• Work closely with other teams to ensure smooth cross-functional cooperation and effective delivery.
• Help grow the team by identifying and hiring top talent.
  
  

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, leadership experience, and a passion for driving results. You’ll be equally comfortable mentoring individuals, leading technical discussions, and delivering on ambitious goals.

What You Bring

• Solid experience in software development, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team while maintaining focus on quality and delivery.
• A track record of delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
• Collaboration: A team player who enjoys working closely with others to achieve shared goals.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Familiarity with microservice architecture.
• A passion for innovation and improving processes.
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• We want our people to thrive, so we’ve built an environment that supports both personal and professional growth.
  
  

Here’s what you can expect:

• A mix of remote and in-office working, offering flexibility while maintaining a strong team connection.
• We’re committed to your development, providing training, mentoring, and opportunities to advance.
• A team that values collaboration, innovation, and celebrating successes—big and small.

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make an impact, develop a talented team, and deliver exceptional software, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s make it happen!

katieburke@uniting.cloud