Lead Backend Software Engineer
London / £90000 - £100000 annum
INFO
£90000 - £100000
LOCATION
London
Permanent
Lead Backend Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office, flexible)
Salary: £100,000
A well-established, independently-owned UK wealth management firm is looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to oversee and drive the design, development, and delivery of critical software systems. This hands-on leadership role offers the chance to guide a talented backend team while shaping the future of their technology platform.
You'll lead a team of three developers (senior, mid, and junior), focusing on technical mentorship, architecture, and coding standards, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions that align with business goals. The role involves collaborating closely with product, QA, and project teams to deliver high-quality software in a cross-functional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead backend development, code reviews, and system integration
Mentor and support developers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
Architect scalable, efficient backend systems with strong performance and reliability
Manage full software lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and drive innovation in platform design
Tech Stack:
Node.js, JavaScript, SQL (essential)
Experience with RabbitMQ/Kafka and MongoDB (desirable)
What We're Looking For:
Strong backend expertise with leadership and mentorship experience
Preference for candidates with full-stack exposure but a clear backend focus
Comfortable setting standards around testing, code quality, and development methods
Line management experience is a plus but not mandatory
Interview Process:
Technical and informal chat with senior engineering team members
Problem-solving/thinking challenge
Cultural fit and collaboration-focused interviews with cross-functional stakeholders
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working with flexible in-office days
Opportunity to influence and lead a key part of a growing technology function
If you're a technically strong backend engineer with leadership skills looking to make a tangible impact in a stable yet innovative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step up and lead.
CONTACT
Callum Aris
Recruitment Consultant
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