# Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid) at 8th Light

8th Light, a global technology consultancy founded in 2006, seeks an experienced Lead Engineer to guide complex software projects from conception through deployment. Working hybrid from their Waterloo office (one day weekly on-site), you'll partner with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, leading teams through challenging technical engagements while delivering production-grade solutions. The role combines hands-on coding with architectural leadership, requiring you to balance pragmatic technology choices against client needs and project timelines.

You bring 7+ years of proven success across diverse projects and technology stacks—Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Ruby, Go, and more. Your background includes delivering high-stakes consulting work, designing scalable and secure systems, mentoring colleagues, and building or integrating AI/ML features into products. You're equally comfortable writing production code, debugging legacy systems, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration; you've worked with Git, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines while leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools.

This hybrid role suits engineers who thrive in continuous learning environments and value collaborative problem-solving. You'll typically work with one to two clients annually, leading architecture discussions, managing project backlogs, and maintaining stakeholder relationships while contributing to 8th Light's culture of quality, honesty, and innovation.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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