Lead Software Developer - London, Remote

Hybrid Working: We take a flexible approach to hybrid/ remote working, recognising that office attendance may vary depending on your location, role and team needs. Don’t let office attendance put you off applying. The expected working pattern will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Pinewood.AI is looking for an experienced and hands-on Lead Developer to play a key role in expanding our software development team based in Marylebone, London. Reporting directly to our Head of Engineering, you will support the continued growth of the team in the region while driving collaboration with our Product and Engineering teams in Birmingham.

As a senior member of the team, you will lead a group of developers and senior engineers, shaping technical decisions, guiding delivery, and ensuring the team produces high-quality, scalable solutions for the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence Platform, our enterprise-scale SaaS product used by automotive retailers and OEMs worldwide.

This role is ideal for a strong technical leader who enjoys writing code, supporting the growth of others, and helping set the standard for engineering excellence within a growing regional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of developers within the London hub, providing day-to-day technical direction and support.
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality features and enhancements for the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence Platform.
• Remain hands-on in coding, design, and architecture, promoting best practices across the full .NET stack.
• Mentor and coach team members, helping them grow their technical capability and encouraging a culture of learning and improvement.
• Ensure the team delivers scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that meet enterprise SaaS standards.
• Support the Engineering Manager with shaping local engineering processes, CI/CD pipelines, and development practices.
• Participate in architectural discussions, contributing to long-term technical decisions.
• Encourage strong communication and collaboration across the UK engineering teams.
• Diagnose complex issues, review code, and lead the resolution of technical challenges.
• Contribute to building a positive, high-performing team culture within the new hub.
• Responsible for contributing towards the organisation's information security strategy, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and compliance with relevant regulations, while managing risk and adhering to all established security measures

Why Join us?

This is a unique opportunity to take a leading technical role in the continued growth of Pinewood.AI’s development team in London. You will work closely with experienced UK engineering teams, contribute directly to a globally trusted SaaS platform, and help support the continued development of the engineering culture and practices within our growing London team. If you thrive in a hands-on leadership position where you can influence architecture, mentor others, and drive real product impact, we would love to hear from you.