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Capital on Tap

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in driving technical excellence across multiple teams while remaining hands-on in software development. You’ll lead high-impact projects from concept to delivery, shape architecture, and align technical direction with business strategy. Working closely with Tech Leads, Product Managers and the wider Engineering Group, you’ll set the standard for quality, mentor engineers across teams and champion initiatives that raise the engineering bar including the adoption of AI tools and automation.

Job Responsibility:

Provide mentorship, constructive feedback and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Motivate the team, remove blockers, and track performance to ensure accountability
Work closely with Product, QA, and Tech Leads to align on strategy and execution
Shape product decisions alongside Product Managers and Designers
Ensure clear, open communication in remote, hybrid, and in-person settings
Establish and uphold coding standards and best practices
Identify and mitigate risks, addressing challenges proactively
Stay hands-on in software development, guiding engineers at a technical level
Work with Tech Leads to ensure alignment on technical direction and innovation

Requirements:

Proven experience managing and developing software engineers
Extensive commercial experience with C#/.Net/.Net Core/React
Experience with RESTful API design and Azure cloud development (cloud-first approach)
Proficient in SQL and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Strong technical background in modern software development practices and scalable system architecture
Ability to manage cross-functional projects, collaborating effectively with Product, QA, and other stakeholders

What we offer:

Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality
Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match
28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
6 free therapy sessions per year
Dog Friendly Offices
Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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