15 software development team lead jobs found

Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) Start ASAP (within 2-4 weeks notice) expected duration 6+ months initially London- Hybrid 2/3 days typically wfh/West London £450-470pd Outside IR35 Must have right to work in the UK and be based near London. Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) providing technical design and development/implementation of systems that industrialise media workflows. Acting as the primary technical authority for Cloud NAS integration, media ingest pipelines, & automated metadata scripting. Prior experience in the media broadcasting industry, specifically with digital asset management, Cloud NAS, and video ingest or similar workflows is required. You will need strong Cloud DevOps skill set, hands on scripting of either Python, Go, or Node.js for automation and API development, hands-on expertise with AWS (preferred) or GCP and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) etc Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) Job...

Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) Start ASAP (within 2-4 weeks notice) expected duration 6+ months initially London- Hybrid 2/3 days typically wfh/West London £450-470pd Outside IR35 Must have right to work in the UK and be based near London. Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) providing technical design and development/implementation of systems that industrialise media workflows. Acting as the primary technical authority for Cloud NAS integration, media ingest pipelines, & automated metadata scripting. Prior experience in the media broadcasting industry, specifically with digital asset management, Cloud NAS, and video ingest or similar workflows is required. You will need strong Cloud DevOps skill set, hands on scripting of either Python, Go, or Node.js for automation and API development, hands-on expertise with AWS (preferred) or GCP and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) etc Senior Platform Engineer (Cloud Media Platforms) Job...

Role: Senior Applied AI Engineer (Defence Contractor) Rate: £700–£900 per day, dependent on experience Location: Oxford / London Engagement: Contract, outside IR35: initial 6-month term with strong likelihood of extension Start: Immdediate start. Hybrid, with regular time on site in Oxford or London Security clearance: You must be eligible for UK security clearance (BPSS and SC. We require applicants to hold UK passport and 5 years of continuous UK residency. We can sponsor clearance for the right candidate, but given the contract nature of this role we strongly prefer candidates who already hold an active, transferable SC; DV is an advantage. If you are not eligible, we will not be able to progress your application. A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We build frontier AI for environments where the cost of a wrong decision is high: defence and national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial...

Contract Description Role: Product & Account Lead Contract: Contract 6-12 months, Hybrid (ASAP start) Salary: Competitive Location: Greater Oxford Area A note from the Founders Oxford Dynamics is at an inflection point. We have spent five years building AI and robotic systems for some of the most demanding environments in the world. We are now taking that technology into the private sector, and life sciences is where we are starting. The decisions we make now will define not just how fast we grow, but who we become. You will work closely with all the team. You will be trusted with judgment calls. You will influence the business. And you will see the impact of your work every day in the work we do. If you are excited by ownership, pace and purpose - and by building something that genuinely matters - we would love to hear from you. Who We Are Founded in 2020, Oxford Dynamics (OD) is a fast-growing UK deep-tech company developing AI and robotic systems...

Interim Software Engineering Manager 6-month contract | c. £500 per day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid, Oxfordshire Are you a senior software leader who can quickly understand complex systems? Do you enjoy combining architecture, hands-on engineering and technology strategy? Would you like the opportunity to shape the next phase of a growing software capability? Our client, an innovative technology-led engineering organisation, is seeking an Interim Software Engineering Manager for an initial six-month contract. This is a high-impact assignment for someone who can provide technical direction, strengthen engineering practices and help turn long-term business goals into a practical software roadmap. Why This Role Is Great: You will have the opportunity to: Take ownership of the technical direction and evolution of a complex software platform. Work closely with senior leaders to align software architecture, delivery priorities and wider business...

Principal Software Engineer: 6 Month Contract - West Midlands/Hybrid Type:6 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about crafting exceptional software solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: *Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across development function. *Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth. *Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver robust software products. *Innovate: Drive innovation through research and exploration of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the software...

Principal Software Engineer: 6 Month Contract - West Midlands/Hybrid Type:6 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about crafting exceptional software solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: *Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across development function. *Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth. *Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver robust software products. *Innovate: Drive innovation through research and exploration of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the software...

Principal Software Engineer: 6 Month Contract - West Midlands/Hybrid Type:6 Month Contract Day Rate: Market Rates (Outside IR35) Location: West Midlands/Hybrid Start: ASAP We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who is passionate about crafting exceptional software solutions. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: *Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and security across development function. *Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth. *Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver robust software products. *Innovate: Drive innovation through research and exploration of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the...

C# / .NET / SQL   Remote + adhoc onsite in South West office Outside IR35 Start ASAP C# | .NET | SQL Server | PowerShell | Azure Data Factory   We’re looking for a strong Senior or Lead Software Engineer to join a small, experienced development team responsible for a range of business-critical applications and systems. This is a hands-on engineering role combining application development with complex data and problem-solving. You’ll be working across C#/.NET applications, SQL Server databases and system integrations, getting underneath issues to understand not just the code, but the data and business processes behind it.   The Role: Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET and SQL Server Investigate and troubleshoot issues across both application and database layers Work with complex relational and transactional data Understand how data flows between different systems and identify...

Interim Software Engineering Manager 3-month contract | c. £500 per day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid, Oxfordshire Are you a senior software leader who can quickly understand complex systems? Do you enjoy combining architecture, hands-on engineering and technology strategy? Would you like the opportunity to shape the next phase of a growing software capability? Our client, an innovative technology-led engineering organisation, is seeking an Interim Software Engineering Manager for an initial six-month contract. This is a high-impact assignment for someone who can provide technical direction, strengthen engineering practices and help turn long-term business goals into a practical software roadmap. Why This Role Is Great: You will have the opportunity to: Take ownership of the technical direction and evolution of a complex software platform. Work closely with senior leaders to align software architecture, delivery priorities and wider business...

Lead Software Engineer - C#/.NET/SQL Remote + adhoc onsite in South West Outside IR35 Start ASAP C# | .NET | SQL Server | PowerShell | Azure Data Factory We're looking for a strong Senior or Lead Software Engineer to join a small, experienced development team responsible for a range of business-critical applications and systems. This is a hands-on engineering role combining application development with complex data and problem-solving. You'll be working across C#/.NET applications, SQL Server databases and system integrations, getting underneath issues to understand not just the code, but the data and business processes behind it. The Role Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET and SQL Server Investigate and troubleshoot issues across both application and database layers Work with complex relational and transactional data Understand how data flows between different systems and identify underlying issues Work directly with internal stakeholders to...

AI Tech Lead – Contract   Location: London / Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite Contract: Initial 6 months IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: Up to £750 per day Start: October 2026   Ocho is working with a major global payments organisation that is building a new AI Innovation capability within its Enterprise business.   We are looking for an AI Tech Lead to identify high-value business problems, assess where AI or automation can add value, and rapidly turn the strongest ideas into working prototypes and proofs of value.   This is not a traditional programme, transformation or engineering management role.   The focus is on: hands-on AI innovation, rapid problem solving, short delivery cycles and evidence-led experimentation.   The successful candidate will work directly with business teams, structure ambiguous problems, identify the most appropriate technical approach and help...

Senior Java Architect - Payments Location: London (Hybrid) Contract: 6 months Initial Pay Rate: £550-£600 - Outside IR35 About the Role We're supporting a global financial services organisation undergoing a significant banking transformation programme. As part of this journey, they are building next-generation banking capabilities and modernising core platforms that support cross-border payments, settlement, reconciliation, and banking operations. We are seeking an experienced Java Engineering Architect to provide technical leadership across Back End engineering, architecture, and delivery. This role will play a key part in shaping modern banking platforms built on cloud-native technologies, microservices, event-driven architecture, and AI-assisted engineering practices. The successful candidate will work closely with senior architects and stakeholders while leading offshore engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale banking solutions. Key...

C#/.NET APPLICATION DEVELOPER – OUTSIDE IR35 CONTRACT Royston / Hybrid £55–£60 per hour 12-month contract Outside IR35   We’re looking for an experienced C#/.NET Application Developer to join a long-term software development project within a highly technical, engineering-led environment. The project involves the ongoing development and enhancement of Windows desktop applications forming part of a wider software and technology platform.   The work will include: • C#/.NET application development • WPF desktop application development • Development of new functionality and enhancement of existing software • Automated and integration testing • Code reviews / pull requests • Investigation and resolution of software issues • Technical documentation • Working within an Agile development environment • Supporting software releases and associated DevOps...

Engineering Manager (Consulting) - Architecture, AI Engineering & Agentic Systems - Global Enterprises The takeaway: This is a consulting role for an ex-Tech Lead or Engineering Manager who can guide enterprise engineering teams, shape architecture, and embed modern AI engineering processes & practices (including agentic coding systems like Claude Code ) without writing code themselves, but with the skills to understand what the engineers are doing and to support them through the transition. You'll be the person who understands how everything works under the HOOD, even if you're not the one typing, guiding and influencing the stakeholders to ensure the secure and successful adoption of AI engineering within global corporations. About the Role: We're hiring an Engineering Manager (Consulting) to help large organisations modernise their engineering capability and adopt production-grade AI. You'll work across multiple enterprise scale clients, shaping...