Lead Backend Engineer (C++) – Hybrid, Innovation Time

Big Red Recruitment is assisting an established technology business in Solihull to hire a Lead Backend Engineer with strong C++ and leadership experience. You will own backend projects, shape API design, and mentor engineers.

This hands-on role mixes development with architectural decisions, performance improvements and exploring AI-enabled tooling. Hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office; salary £65,000-£70,000; benefits include a company pension and 24 days of annual leave, plus 10% time for