Lead Software Engineer – Backend / Cloud / AI-Focused
We’re working with a fast-growing, product-led technology company building modern customer experience software.
They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help design and build scalable backend systems, while also contributing to architecture and engineering direction within a small, high-performing team.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership – ideal for engineers who enjoy building and shipping production systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and building scalable backend services and APIs
- Working with cloud-native infrastructure (primarily AWS)
- Developing microservices and event-driven systems
- Contributing to AI-enabled workflows and automation
- Improving CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
- Collaborating with product and leadership on technical decisions
- Owning features from concept through to deployment
What We’re Looking For
- Strong backend engineering experience (Python, Go, Node, Java, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Experience building APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
- Ability to take ownership and deliver independently
- Interest in working with modern tools and AI-assisted development
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
- Experience building or using AI-powered tools
- Background in startup or scale-up environments
Why Join?
- Work in a high-impact, product-focused environment
- Real ownership over engineering decisions
- Small team, fast-moving culture
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI tooling
- Clear opportunity to influence architecture and product direction
For more information, send your CV to w.norris@tenthrevolution.com
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We’re working with a fast-growing, product-led technology company building modern customer experience software.
They are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help design and build scalable backend systems, while also contributing to architecture and engineering direction within a small, high-performing team.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership – ideal for engineers who enjoy building and shipping production systems.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and building scalable backend services and APIs
- Working with cloud-native infrastructure (primarily AWS)
- Developing microservices and event-driven systems
- Contributing to AI-enabled workflows and automation
- Improving CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling
- Collaborating with product and leadership on technical decisions
- Owning features from concept through to deployment
What We’re Looking For
- Strong backend engineering experience (Python, Go, Node, Java, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Experience building APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
- Ability to take ownership and deliver independently
- Interest in working with modern tools and AI-assisted development
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures
- Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
- Experience building or using AI-powered tools
- Background in startup or scale-up environments
Why Join?
- Work in a high-impact, product-focused environment
- Real ownership over engineering decisions
- Small team, fast-moving culture
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI tooling
- Clear opportunity to influence architecture and product direction
For more information, send your CV to w.norris@tenthrevolution.com
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