Lead Backend Engineer (C++) — AI-Driven, Hybrid Solihull
Summary
Lead a small engineering team owning and evolving the backend platform of a Solihull technology firm — designing APIs, optimizing performance, mentoring engineers, and staying hands-on with C++. Hybrid role (2–3 days onsite) focused on scalable, secure backend services and AI-enabled tooling.
Big Red Recruitment is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer on behalf of Solihull-based technology firm to own and evolve the backend platform. You’ll lead a small engineering team, shape architecture, and drive best practices while remaining hands-on with C++.
You’ll design APIs, optimize performance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Product, Architecture, Frontend and QA. Hybrid work 2–3 days onsite, with strong focus on scalable, secure backend services and AI-enabled tooling.