Software Team Lead

Lead Software Engineer / Software Team Lead

Build the Future of AI & Robotics

We're partnering with a well-funded, stealth-mode startup at the intersection of AI and robotics, backed by an experienced founding team. They're looking for a Software Team Lead who will work closely with the founders, and have a genuine impact on architecture, product direction, team growth, and engineering culture.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend the majority of your time building software, solving complex technical challenges, and making key architectural decisions.

What You'll Be Doing

Technical Leadership

• Own and evolve the architecture of a cutting-edge AI and robotics platform
• Drive technical strategy and key engineering decisions
• Build scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems
• Champion engineering best practices across development, testing, deployment, and monitoring
• Partner closely with the CTO and founders on long-term technical direction
• Develop backend services using Python & FastAPI
• Design and optimise PostgreSQL databases and data models
• Build cloud-native systems with Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP
• Own CI/CD and deployment processes within GitLab
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and operational excellence
• Mentor engineers across different levels of experience
• Act as a trusted technical partner to both leadership and engineering teams

Your Background

• Proven experience building and shipping production software
• End-to-end architecture ownership
• Experience in startup or high-growth environments
• A Computer Science degree or equivalent technical background
• Strong technical depth combined with a desire to remain hands-on
• A collaborative mindset and natural leadership qualities
• Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments