Lead Software Engineer - Remote, Mentor & Scale Tech

Dubizzle Limited; Remote; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned technology company in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical innovation and scale their engineering capabilities. You will work closely with the team to solve complex problems, lead initiatives, and mentor other developers. The ideal candidate has strong backend development skills (expertise in Elixir preferred), experience leading projects, and a passion for ensuring a high-performing team. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Budget for conferences and courses

Flexible working environment

Health plan covering multiple needs

Share options with favourable agreements

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance and Income Protection policies

Qualifications

• Expert level in backend development, preferably in Elixir.
• Experience leading technical projects from design to delivery.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex technical problems and design solutions.
• Mentor other developers, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Act as a liaison between technical implementation and business requirements.

Skills

Backend development (Elixir or similar)

Leadership in technical initiatives

Mentoring and coaching

Agile practices (TDD, pair programming)

Strong communication skills

Tools

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

RabbitMQ

Job description

A renowned technology company in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive technical innovation and scale their engineering capabilities. You will work closely with the team to solve complex problems, lead initiatives, and mentor other developers. The ideal candidate has strong backend development skills (expertise in Elixir preferred), experience leading projects, and a passion for ensuring a high-performing team. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a variety of benefits.