Software Engineering Lead - £90,000 + Equity

Software Engineering Lead
£90,000 + Equity

Method is working with a purpose-driven technology company on a multi-year transformation to rebuild its core platform into a modern, event-driven microservices architecture. Their mission is to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability through connected technology, and they're looking for a Software Engineering Lead to help make that happen.

The role
You'll take ownership of a core product area, leading a talented engineering team through a complete architectural refresh. Working closely with Product, you'll set technical direction, guide delivery, and embed best practice across CI/CD, testing, and observability. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends strategic input with real engineering depth.

What you'll do

• Lead the design, build, deployment, and operation of critical software systems.
• Architect and deliver the shift to an event-driven microservices environment.
• Improve automation, monitoring, and incident response capability.
• Partner with Product and stakeholders to define and execute the roadmap.
• Mentor and develop engineers, driving a culture of quality and accountability.

What you'll bring

• Experience leading software teams through major rebuilds or modernisation programmes.
• Strong background in distributed systems or large-scale applications.
• Proven track record in DevOps, CI/CD, and scalable production delivery.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to influence across teams.
• Experience in IoT, data platforms, or safety-critical technology is advantageous.

Why join
This company is investing in long-term innovation, rethinking its entire platform to create faster, smarter, and more resilient systems that drive real-world impact. You'll lead the charge on a five-year roadmap that combines technical challenge with genuine purpose.

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