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Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid) at 8th Light

Department: Engineering

Compensation · Listed in posting

£76,023 – £95,029/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
London, England
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

8th Light is hiring a Lead Engineer in Waterloo, London, England, on a hybrid basis with one office day per week. The role leads complex software development and consulting engagements, including architecture and software design, AI/ML systems, client technical leadership, project roadmaps, risk management, and team mentoring. Candidates should have at least seven years of experience, broad software development expertise, and experience with production-quality code, testing, CI/CD, and AI/ML features. Preferred areas include platform engineering, data engineering, agentic systems, DevSecOps, MLOps, and infrastructure as code. The London pay range is £76,023–£95,029 GBP.

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