Skills

Leadership Python Java TypeScript CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Architecture Azure react node.js AWS Recruitment GCP CI/CD Pipelines Microservices

Job Specifications

Role: Lead Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid, London
Salary: Competitive (Outside IR35)
Type 12 month Contract

Myn is an AI driven marketplace that connects the candidates, clients and recruiters. Myn collaborates with leading employers to offer exclusive, carefully matched contract and permanent positions.

Our Recruitment Partners all have extensive industry experience, and work with a select group of niche clients, to deliver the best possible experience to the candidate.

Our client is one of the UK's fastest-growing beauty scale-ups. Backed by significant funding, they dominate the UK market and have recently launched in the US.

They are building out a brand-new division from scratch and need immediate, hands-on Lead Engineers with both strong technical skills and proven people leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of complex software systems
Set coding standards and champion best practices across the team
Collaborate on product strategy and translate business needs into technical solutions
Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, pairing, and career development
Own delivery timelines and ensure high-quality releases
Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve performance and developer experience

Requirements:

7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role
Deep expertise in modern backend and frontend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, React, TypeScript)
Strong understanding of system architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines
Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and communicate effectively across disciplines
A passion for mentoring, clean code, and continuous improvement
Bonus: Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), or data-intensive applications

With Myn, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping experienced data professionals excel in their careers--connecting you with forward-thinking employers and impactful projects.

About the Company

Myn empowers top recruiters to build and grow their own businesses -- with no upfront costs, no limits, and up to 90% of fees kept. We partner with exceptional recruiters and forward-thinking employers to deliver faster, smarter, and more transparent hiring. Our platform covers the entire source-to-pay journey -- with integrated ATS, VMS, AI-powered sourcing, payroll, compliance, and candidate engagement. Whether you're building your recruitment brand or scaling your workforce, Myn connects you to what matters: results. Know more