Lead Software Engineer Location: Bedford Salary: £70,000 £90,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Office-based Lead the Innovation: Drive Software Excellence in a Growing Technology Business. We re seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Software Engineer to head up a talented in-house software team within a rapidly growing technology manufacturer. This is a pivotal role that blends technical leadership with hands-on development, ideal for someone who wants to shape architecture, ensure delivery quality, and stay deeply involved at the code level. You ll work alongside the Director of Engineering to define software strategy, oversee project execution, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the company s cloud, mobile, and digital platforms. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Architecture Drive architectural decisions across all software systems (cloud, mobile, and API layers). Review code and provide final technical sign-off for new features and fixes. Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS and GCP) to ensure performance and reliability. Contribute directly to key development projects as a senior individual contributor. Delivery, Quality and Planning Own the software development workflow, including task management (JIRA) and documentation (Confluence). Translate business goals into clear, actionable technical plans. Define and manage testing and release strategies to ensure robust, stable deployments. Mentor developers, enforce coding standards, and pr