Lead C++ Backend Engineer - AI & Hybrid (Birmingham)
Digital Waffle is hiring a Lead C++ Backend Engineer in Birmingham (hybrid, 2–3 days onsite per week) to own the backend engineering function, combining hands-on C++ development with technical leadership, mentoring, architecture work, and AI adoption to improve platform performance and delivery velocity.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- C++ backend development experience
- Technical leadership, mentoring, and architecture experience
- Ability to guide secure coding practices
- Able to work hybrid, onsite in Birmingham 2–3 days per week
Nice to have
- Experience driving AI adoption in engineering workflows
Full description
Digital Waffle in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to take ownership of the backend engineering function. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, mentoring, architecture work and AI adoption to enhance platform performance and development velocity.
You will work with Product, Front End and R&D teams to drive quality and delivery, while guiding secure coding practices and efficient team processes in a hybrid setup with 2–3 days onsite per week.