Lead a cross-functional squad in delivering high-quality, scalable software that drives business growth
Combine hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, project delivery, and stakeholder collaboration
Guide architecture and writing code, and prioritising work as well as mentoring engineers
Create a high-performing team aligned with the company’s goals
Deliver features that improve the customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and support our expansion across markets
Conduct regular 1:1s and career conversations

You’ve led cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, product-led environment
You’re comfortable balancing hands-on coding with coaching, planning, and delivery
You have experience architecting scalable systems and working in distributed environments
You’re highly collaborative, able to partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders
You’re passionate about engineering excellence, team growth, and continuous improvement

Competitive salary, reviewed annually
Flexible core hours, giving you true work life balance
Hybrid role to ensure this role works for you
25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) which increases over time to a max of 27 days
9/10 day working week to enhance your wellbeing without a reduction in pay and leave allowance
Optional 5 days unpaid leave and 1 paid volunteer day each year
When you need a change of scenery, you can work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months
Health insurance for you, paid by Tails.com
Extended maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 6 months at 70% pay
Flexible paid care leave to support immediate dependants, people close to you and pets
In house L&D team, with access to year round courses to help drive your development
50% discount on all Tails.com
Discounted gym membership

Lead Software Engineer

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