Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer at Beyond, you will act as a bridge between strategic vision and hands-on technical execution. This is a pivotal role for those who combine deep technical expertise with a genuine passion for people development. You will drive strategic application development initiatives on Google Cloud Platform, lead complex multi-stakeholder client engagements and provide the technical thought leadership that shapes our engineering practice.

This role retains a hands-on element: you will contribute directly to architecture, design and code review whilst leading your team.

How You'll Shape Our Success

• Strategic Execution: Develop and drive key application development initiatives on GCP, ensuring alignment with client goals and Beyond's wider technical strategy.
• Technical Leadership: Act as a technical authority on software architecture, design and security best practices, with hands-on involvement in key technical decisions.
• Project Stewardship: Take ownership of complex, multi-stakeholder client projects, balancing technical requirements with delivery timelines and resource management.
• Team Empowerment: Nurture a high-performing team of around 8 developers by setting clear goals, delegating effectively and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
• Mentorship: Own the growth of your team members, providing guidance, addressing skill gaps and creating development opportunities.
• Influencing Change: Champion innovation, challenge the status quo constructively and support your team through periods of transition.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in software architecture and design on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong grasp of security best practices.
• Strategic Vision: Experience in project management and estimation, with a proven ability to manage complex client-facing initiatives.
• Leadership & Development: Demonstrated success leading teams of similar size, including performance management, coaching and mentoring.
• Emotional Intelligence: The ability to communicate effectively, build inclusive environments and facilitate difficult conversations constructively.
• Client Engagement: Comfortable operating as a trusted technical voice in front of client stakeholders, not just internally.
• Professional Mindset: Results-oriented, accountable and proactive in identifying and driving improvements.

Behaviours

• Lead by Example: You demonstrate the collaborative spirit and high standards we value at Beyond.
• Champion of Change: You drive innovation and guide your team confidently through transitions.
• Empathetic Leader: You are committed to enhancing the employee experience and empowering growth.

Our Benefits

We believe in supporting our team members both professionally and personally. Here's how we invest in you:

Compensation and Financial Well-being

• Competitive base salary.
• Discretionary company bonus scheme.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Meal Vouchers.

Health and Wellness

• Health Care Package.
• Life and Health Insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Growth

• Bookster.
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Floating bank holidays.
• An extra paid day off on your birthday.
• Ten paid learning days per year.
• Flexible working hours.
• Sabbatical leave (after 5 years).
• Work from anywhere (up to 3 weeks per year).
• Industry-recognised training and certifications.
• Bonusly: employee recognition and rewards platform.
• Clear opportunities for career development.
• Length of Service Awards.
• Regular company events.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Beyond, we champion diversity and inclusion. We believe that a career in IT should be open to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or neurotype. We value the unique talents and perspectives that each individual brings to our team, and we strive to create a fair and accessible hiring process for all.