Lead Engineer

Title: Software Lead Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing Salesforce ISV based in Liverpool, who are looking for an experienced Engineering Technical Lead to take technical ownership of their Engineering team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines strong hands-on software engineering experience with a commercial and strategic mindset. You won't just be thinking about how something is built — you'll be thinking about why you're building it, how it benefits the business, and how technology can support the wider organisation.

A strong interest in AI is particularly important. Our client is already using tools such as Claude Code and is looking for someone who can help take their use of AI to the next level, including training and mentoring the wider Engineering team.

The role is based from their Liverpool office, with 3 days per week preferred, although they are open to a minimum of 1 day per week for the right candidate. Regular travel to Liverpool will be required.

The Role

As Engineering Technical Lead, you will provide technical leadership across the Engineering function while remaining hands-on with technology.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing and other areas of the business, helping to ensure that technical decisions support both product development and wider commercial objectives.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment and wants genuine influence over both the technology and the direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take technical leadership and ownership across the Engineering team.
• Remain hands-on with software development and technical problem solving.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to Engineers.
• Help shape the technical roadmap and influence wider business strategy.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing and other business functions.
• Translate commercial and customer requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Introduce and promote AI tools and best practices across the Engineering team.
• Train and mentor colleagues in the effective use of AI-assisted development.
• Evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities to improve development processes.
• Ensure engineering standards, architecture and development practices continue to evolve.
• Contribute to a collaborative, innovative and high-performing engineering culture.

Skills and Experience Required

• 5–10 years' commercial software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on development experience with technologies such as Java, JavaScript, React and/or C#.
• Previous technical leadership or senior engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and modern development practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand how technology decisions impact the wider business.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with functions such as Sales and Marketing.
• Strong experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini or similar.
• Confidence in coaching and training others in the use of AI tools.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach rather than being purely strategic.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working for a Salesforce ISV or within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Experience working within a smaller, entrepreneurial technology business.
• Experience leading or mentoring an Engineering team.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to take genuine technical ownership of a growing Engineering function.
• Work for an innovative Salesforce ISV with an entrepreneurial culture.
• Significant opportunity to influence how the business uses AI.
• The chance to train and develop the Engineering team in emerging AI technologies.
• Collaborative working environment with exposure to the wider commercial business.
• Liverpool-based role with flexible hybrid working.
• 3 days per week in the Liverpool office preferred, with flexibility to consider 1 day per week for the right candidate.
• Candidates based elsewhere in the UK will be considered, provided they are able and willing to travel regularly to Liverpool.
• An opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its growth.

Apply Now

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your CV to [email protected], confirming your availability and eligibility to work in the UK.