Software Engineering Lead
Manchester - Hybrid
£60,000 - £75,000 + Additional benefits

About Us

A team focused on delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our people to achieve great results while fostering an environment that’s supportive, innovative, and genuinely fun to be part of.

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

The Role

As a Software Engineering Lead, you’ll take responsibility for leading a squad of engineers to deliver impactful, high-quality 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