Lead Software EngineerSalary: £100,000 - £120,000 + EquityCompany: Searchland.co.uk – Fuel Ventures backed PropTech SaaSLocation: London, UKJob DescriptionAs the most senior hands‑on engineer, you will own the technical direction of the UK’s leading property data platform. Reporting to the CTO, you will lead a high‑performing squad to scale a system that processes terabytes of data. This backend‑leaning role balances daily coding in Node.js and PostgreSQL with strategic architectural leadership.Why this role is remarkableDirect impact as the senior technical heartbeat of a platform used by 2,000+ industry giants such as land agents and major developers.Exceptional leadership pedigree, joining a team founded by the former Fanbytes CTO (acquired by Brainlabs) and backed by Fuel Ventures.High‑ownership environment where you shape both the long‑term technical roadmap and the engineering culture of a fast‑growing 30‑person team.What you will doProvide architectural oversight across the full stack, specifically evolving complex Elasticsearch‑driven architectures and heavy PostgreSQL data pipelines.Lead multidisciplinary squads and complex technical design discussions, balancing speed, scope, and scale for new feature delivery.Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers through coaching and design reviews while contributing high‑quality code to the React and Node.js codebase daily.The ideal candidate7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2–3 years in a Lead, Staff, or Senior‑plus leadership capacity.Deep technical expertise in the modern JavaScript ecosystem, specifically Node.js, Express, tRPC, React, and advanced PostgreSQL query optimisation.Proven track record of scaling data‑intensive SaaS platforms and leading engineering initiatives within a high‑growth startup or scale‑up environment.Next stepsStep 1. Visit our website. Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'. Step 3. Talk to Jack so they can understand your experience and ambitions. Step 4. Jack will ensure Jill considers you for this role. Step 5. If Jill thinks you are a great fit, the client will make an introduction. Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr