Lead Software Engineer

Software Development Team Lead - Highly Competitive Salary

We’re working with a newly formed, high-growth technology and consulting joint venture based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The business is backed by major global financial and consulting organisations and is building a truly exceptional technology team in the North East. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new venture at an early stage, helping shape the culture and technical direction while working on challenging, high-impact projects.

About the Role

As a Software Development Team Lead, you will manage a team of developers, provide technical leadership, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end delivery, helping shape technical decisions and driving innovation across the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of developers
• Engage directly with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define requirements
• Deliver pragmatic, high-quality solutions with speed and precision
• Partner closely with client teams to deliver projects collaboratively
• Challenge existing systems and processes to drive technical excellence
• Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or related field, ideally from a Russell Group University

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills in C#/.NET, Java, Rust or Python
• Passion for technology and working in a dynamic, integrated team
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong ownership mentality
• Ability to deliver full lifecycle software projects
• Strong business awareness and desire to build domain knowledge
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Energy, ambition and grit are valued more than prior management experience
• Financial services experience is a plus, but not essential