Technical Lead

Technical Lead / Software Development Manager – Full-time, Permanent

Location: East Kilbride, Scotland (hybrid working)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum DOE + Benefits

The Opportunity

The best Technical Lead / Software Development Manager roles strike a balance between still being close enough to the code to solve engineering problems, but also influencing architecture, mentoring developers and helping shape the direction of the platform.

Unfortunately, the reality is that many experienced engineers find themselves spending more time firefighting than improving systems, attending meetings instead of building software, or being responsible for technical outcomes without having influence over the decisions that matter.

This opportunity offers something different.

You'll be joining an established software business with a strong engineering culture, modern technology, complex enterprise platforms and a leadership team that values technical expertise.

You'll remain hands-on while developing architecture and supporting the growth of a talented development team.

Why This Role Stands Out

Salary up to £80,000 per annum (may be slightly negotiable depending on experience)

Annual salary reviews with regular market benchmarking

Hybrid working (1 day per week remote from home)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution and matched enhancements

Health Cash Plan including 24/7 GP access, dental and optical cover

Death in Service cover (4x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering days

Discretionary bonus

Modern office environment and collaborative culture

Team events, knowledge sharing and continuous learning opportunities

High levels of autonomy, trust and ownership

Structured training and development opportunities to help you grow

The opportunity to influence technical strategy within a growing technology business

What the Technical Lead / Software Development Manager Will Do

This Technical Lead role combines software engineering with technical leadership. You'll work closely with developers, Product, QA and DevOps to deliver high-quality software while helping the wider team grow.

You'll be responsible for

Leading the design and development of scalable cloud-native software solutions

Influencing architecture, engineering standards and technical decision-making

Mentoring developers and supporting their technical and professional development

Championing code quality, security, testing, resilience and continuous improvement

Collaborating across Engineering, Product and QA to deliver complex software solutions

Helping shape the future direction of the engineering function as the business continues to evolve

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for an experienced Technical Lead, Lead Software Engineer or Senior Full Stack Developer who enjoys solving complex technical problems while helping others succeed through strategic and supportive leadership.

You'll ideally have

Strong commercial experience developing software with Java, JavaScript and/or TypeScript

Experience building modern web applications using React, Next.js and cloud-native architectures

A good understanding of AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD and modern engineering practices

Experience designing secure, scalable and resilient enterprise software solutions

Previous experience leading technical decisions, mentoring developers and influencing engineering best practice

The confidence to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Why You Should Apply

Perhaps you've reached the point where you want more influence without giving up coding.

Maybe you're looking for a role where technical decisions are valued, engineering quality matters and continuous improvement isn't just something written on a company values page.

Or perhaps you're ready to work alongside people who enjoy solving difficult problems, sharing knowledge, and building software they're proud of.

If that sounds like the next step you're looking for, we'd love to tell you more.

Apply now or contact Michelle at Leo Recruitment for a confidential conversation. You don't need a perfect CV. If you're curious, let's start with a conversation.