Lead Software Engineer – Python, React & AI

Bristol | Flexible Hybrid Working | £80,000–£110,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent

Intelligent Talent is recruiting experienced Lead Software Engineers (Tech Leads / Technical Lead) for an international professional services organisation expanding its software engineering capability and developing new AI-powered applications.

The focus is on building production software using Python, React, Type Script and Large Language Models, with increasing investment in agentic AI.

This is a hands-on engineering position. Around 70–80% of your time will be spent building software, with the remainder focused on technical leadership, architecture, mentoring and working with product teams.

If you're a senior engineer who enjoys writing code, solving difficult technical problems and helping other developers improve, this role offers the chance to take ownership of new product development without moving into a predominantly management-focused position.

You'll join the internal software engineering function, working on new applications designed to improve how complex legal and document-intensive services are delivered.

The organisation is investing in its own engineering capability, with new Tech Leads taking responsibility for technical delivery and supporting the growth of the teams.

The role involves: