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A fast-growing, product-focused tech business is looking for a Principal / Lead Software Engineer to guide a skilled engineering team based in Nottingham. This is a primarily on-site role, with some hybrid flexibility, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership in a collaborative, in-person environment. You’ll guide the development of features and systems across web apps, APIs, and internal tools, working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to bring high-impact ideas to life. You'll combine technical direction with day-to-day coding, team mentorship, and delivery oversight, playing a key role in shaping both the product and the team’s growth. Salary: £80,000 to £95,000 + benefits Location: Nottingham, Hybrid Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and build of new product features, services, and technical systems, • Own features end-to-end—from technical design to testing, deployment, and monitoring, • Write production-grade code alongside the team (this is a hands-on role), • Align technical delivery with business goals through close collaboration with stakeholders, • Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement, • Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and team communication What You’ll Bring • 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including recent time in a senior or lead role, • Strong experience with Node.js (NestJS) and TypeScript, • A good knowledge of a Front End framework like Vue, React or Angular., • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and CI/CD practices, • A thoughtful approach to system design, security, and performance at scale, • Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Bonus points for experience with AI/ML tools or data-led platforms Tech Stack Overview • Backend: NestJS / Node.js / TypeScript, • Frontend: Vue 3 / TypeScript, • Cloud: AWS, • Databases: PostgreSQL / MongoDB, • Tools: Rush (monorepo), GitHub, Notion, Linear, • Comms: Slack, Zoom, Around If you're a seasoned engineer who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys building great products with great people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.