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Posted 12 August, 2026

Lead Engineer

Formula Recruitment Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lead Software EngineerSalary | Up to 110,000 + BenefitsLocation | London, UK | Hybrid workingWe're partnering with a forward-thinking technology business to hire a Lead Software Engineer into a high-calibre engineering function at the intersection of technical delivery and people leadership. The business is actively embedding AI across its engineering workflows and is building intelligent, autonomous systems that are shaping the future of its domain.As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for technical excellence, line management, and consistent proactive communication across many stakeholders, clients, and colleagues. You'll have a passion for AI-driven innovation and lead the charge across several projects and initiatives.Responsibilities as Lead Software Engineer:Own technical delivery across a wide portfolio of projects and initiativesLine Management, developing engineers across the teamHands-on capabilities, remaining close to the code and leading from the frontWorking closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery timeframes are alignedDrive the adoption of AI tooling and practices across the engineering functionRequirements as Lead Software Engineer:Strong engineering background in TypeScript, Angular, Python, Java or GoExpertise designing and building systems with performance and scalability in mindFamiliarity with Gen AI frameworks such as LangGraph, Crew AI or the OpenAI ecosystemsExposure to AWS, GCP, or AzureDevOps and Infrastructure tooling - CI/CD pipelines, KubernetesExperience building and maintaining distributed systemsSQL & NoSQL databasesWhat's on Offer:Up to 110,000 + BenefitsHybrid working in Central LondonReal Autonomy, ability to shape the function, not just run itA business genuinely committed to building with AI at the core.This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join a business where technical leadership and people development carry equal weight, as well has having the space to make a genuine mark on how the engineering team is built and run. If this sounds like the right next move, apply now!*Due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive individual feedback*