Lead Engineer Software Development

Salary: £35,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong experience across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Proven software engineering background with experience leading development teams
• Experience with CCTV and video streaming technologies and protocols
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs
• Database development experience with both SQL and NoSQL technologies
• Experience leading technical delivery across multiple workstreams
• Expertise in .NET, Angular, SignalR, C#, JavaScript and Python
• SC Clearance, or eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of high-quality, scalable enterprise software solutions across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Provide line management, coaching and mentoring to a team of Software Engineers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture
• Coordinate technical delivery across internal engineering teams and external software partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards
• Support the successful delivery of strategic software initiatives, driving technical excellence throughout
• Champion engineering best practice, code quality and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with architects and apply technical expertise to create innovative solutions to support bids and provide estimates
• Collaborate with architects, stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business and customer requirements
• Proactively identify technical risks, resolve complex issues and strengthen the teams technical capability through hands-on leadership and guidance

Technologies

• Angular
• C#
• Support
• JavaScript
• NoSQL
• Python
• REST
• SQL
• Security
• SignalR
• Video Streaming
• microservices
• ASP.NET

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We are Telent, part of M Group, and we deliver essential infrastructure services for life with a safety-first, client- and customer-centric approach in a friendly, fun and respectful environment. This is a hybrid Lead Engineer – Software Development role based primarily at our Warwick office, with most day-to-day work able to be completed remotely, regular travel to Warwick as needed, and occasional travel to client and partner sites in Bristol and London. We offer an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported, along with benefits including 26 days holiday plus public holidays, the option to buy or sell days annually, a company pension scheme, family-friendly policies, occupational health support and wellbeing resources, and discounts on cinema, restaurants and shopping through our reward scheme. We encourage diverse perspectives and offer the opportunity to help deliver critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

last updated 31 week of 2026