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Lead Software Engineer

Formula Recruitment

London Area

Hybrid
$121k - $162k
Senior
Full Time
Posted January 06, 2026

Tech Stack

typescript microsoft-typescript nodejs graphql amazon-web-services microsoft-azure google-cloud-platform docker kubernetes python

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Job Description

**Lead Software Engineer** **London - Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)** **Up to £120,000 + Equity** We’re proud to partner with a well-backed organisation operating in a multi-trillion-dollar industry that’s currently underserved by technology. This company is taking a data-centric approach to revolutionise the sector, building intelligent, scalable solutions that will redefine how the industry operates. As they continue to grow, they’re looking for a Lead S Engineer to drive backend development and technical leadership. **What You’ll Do:** - Lead the design and development of scalable backend services using TypeScript. - Architect and maintain APIs that integrate seamlessly with front-end and external systems. - Drive best practices in code quality, performance, and security. - Mentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence. - Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions. **What We’re Looking For:** - Extensive experience in backend development, with a strong focus on TypeScript and Node.js. - Proven ability to design and implement complex systems at scale. - Expertise in RESTful APIs and ideally GraphQL. - Solid understanding of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL). - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes). - Nice to have: Experience with Python for data-centric workflows. - Full-stack expertise with modern front-end frameworks. - Knowledge of infrastructure and DevOps practices for scalable deployments. - Strong leadership skills and a track record of guiding technical teams. **What's On Offer:** - Salary up to £120,000 - Significant Equity - London office - 2+ days per week onsite This is a career-defining opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to shape the future of a transformative platform. If you’re passionate about building world-class data systems and want to make your mark, we’d love to hear from you. *\*\*Unfortunately, due to high volume of applications, not all submissions will receive feedback*