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🥝 Lead Software Engineer

Faculty | London, United Kingdom | Posted May 31, 2026

Job Description

About the role

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will spearhead our backend and edge/IoT engineering for high-stakes Defence projects, implementing patterns and practices that are both scalable and future-proof. You will bridge the gap between proof-of-concept and robust systems, raising the engineering bar across your team and the wider business unit.

Acting as both a technical authority and a mentor, you’ll work alongside Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists to deliver production-grade solutions that provide immediate value to our customers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading and mentoring a dedicated squad of engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software.

  • Designing and building complex components of client deliverables across backend and edge/IoT domains.

  • Implementing robust CI/CD processes and containerisation strate...

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