Lead Software Engineer (Remote) – Jobgether

In this role, you will lead complex software development engagements from start to finish, delivering high‑quality, maintainable solutions for diverse clients. You will influence technical strategy, drive architecture and design decisions, and guide teams to execute projects efficiently while meeting client expectations. Your expertise across multiple languages and frameworks will enable you to integrate advanced AI/ML features, optimise systems for scalability, reliability, and security, and apply best practices in testing and CI/CD. Collaborating closely with clients and internal teams, you will mentor engineers, facilitate knowledge sharing, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This position combines hands‑on engineering with strategic leadership, offering opportunities to shape project outcomes and contribute to long‑term client success. You will work in a remote‑friendly environment that values autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑lifecycle software projects, from discovery to production, ensuring delivery of high‑quality solutions.
• Make technical decisions on architecture, design, and technology selection to balance client needs and system robustness.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML‑powered features such as recommendation engines, NLP models, predictive analytics, and computer‑vision systems.
• Write and review production‑quality code in Python, Java, JavaScript, and React, ensuring maintainability and performance.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices to maintain software quality and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and guide colleagues, providing feedback and knowledge transfer to foster team growth.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into actionable solutions.
• Identify risks, blockers, and opportunities for process improvement, proposing solutions proactively.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with proven leadership in high‑stakes projects.
• Deep expertise in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript/React) and modern software development practices.
• Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems into products or workflows.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, MLOps, infrastructure as code, data engineering, and cloud environments.
• Skilled in architecture‑level problem solving, including scalability, security, reliability, and performance.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in remote environments and leading distributed teams.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to operate in ambiguous situations.

Benefits

• Remote‑first, flexible work arrangements with support for coworking spaces.
• Competitive salary range: £76,023–£95,029 GBP (London‑based benchmark).
• Professional development opportunities: access to learning platforms, training budgets, and mentoring.
• Health and well‑being support, including wellness days and comprehensive L&D resources.
• Transparent promotion process and opportunities to contribute to company culture.
• Exposure to diverse projects, cutting‑edge technologies, and AI‑driven solutions.
• Mentorship and knowledge‑sharing environment fostering career growth.

Recruiting Process

• AI evaluations of CV and LinkedIn profile to assess skills and experience.
• Comparison against the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine a match score.
• Automatic shortlisting of the three highest‑matching candidates.
• Optional human review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
• Transparent, skills‑based process focused solely on fit for the role.
• Final hiring decisions made by the client’s internal hiring team.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Internet Marketplace Platforms

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI‑driven job matching.