Lead Software Engineer
London, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 04, 2026
Role Description
About the role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will spearhead our backend and edge/IoT engineering for high-stakes Defence projects, implementing patterns and practices that are both scalable and future-proof. You will bridge the gap between proof-of-concept and robust systems, raising the engineering bar across your team and the wider business unit.
Acting as both a technical authority and a mentor, you’ll work alongside Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists to deliver production-grade solutions that provide immediate value to our customers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
What you'll be doing:
Leading and mentoring a dedicated squad of engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software.
Designing and building complex components of client deliverables across backend and edge/IoT domains.
Implementing robust CI/CD processes and containerisation strate...
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