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Lead Engineer @ Reed Technology

Commercial Street, LeedsOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £72,000 - 82,000 per year

Requirements: Experience delivering production-grade software and scalable solutionsStrong software engineering fundamentals and systems-thinking capabilityExperience leading technical delivery across engineering teamsA focus on quality, maintainability and operational excellenceConfidence engaging technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience building and shipping production-grade software, most likely in Python, C# .NET or similar technologiesComfort making technical decisions across architecture, delivery and engineering qualityUnderstanding of what is happening under the hood when working with modern AI-enabled toolingExposure to generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)Experience with Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot and similar toolsExposure to AI-enabled products, services or integrationsExperience with modern software delivery and emerging AI engineering practices Responsibilities: Act as the senior technical voice across one or two delivery teamsRemain hands-on while building solutionsMentor engineersDrive engineering excellence throughout the delivery lifecycleWork closely with Product Managers, Architects and business stakeholdersTranslate complex challenges into scalable technical solutionsEnsure quality, maintainability and delivery predictability remain centralHelp shape engineering standards, best practices and the future direction of the wider technology function Technologies: AIC#ChatGPTCopilotEmbeddedGitHubPythonASP.NET More:

We are partnering with a major UK organisation undergoing a significant technology transformation, backed by substantial investment and a clear vision for the future. We are building a new digital function to redefine how technology, AI and automation are embedded across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning and help shape what comes next. The role is home based, but you will need to be able to get to our Leeds office when needed. We have already rolled out Claude across the wider business and are now focused on building the engineering capability underneath it, creating the platforms, integrations and services needed to make AI a core organisational capability.

last updated 37 week of 2026

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