Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer Are you a capable Python developer that has experience leading teams and managing projects? Would you like equity in a rapidly growing and well networked PropTech start-up? Can you drive IT strategy alongside overall business goals? Illuminet are supporting an exciting PropTech start-up based in Brighton who are looking for their first techy to be both hands on and to poetically move into a C-level or board position in the future. This start-up harnesses AI, automation, and analytics to streamline multiple segments of the property market, leveraging an established network to help the founders develop the product offering. Your Mission Architect & Ship: Own the full technical roadmap—design, build, and deploy our core product suite. Lead the Team: Manage a small, high-performing group of developers, fostering a culture of fast experimentation. Demos: Produce compelling demos and proofs-of-concept that we can pitch to prospective clients What You Bring 6 years in software/product development, ideally with at least one start-up journey from concept to market Expert command of Python and modern automation/RPA tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, etc.) Full-stack credentials: AppFlows, MERN, or Django back-end plus React front-end Hands-on experience building and integrating robust APIs Proven ability to translate product vision into actionable roadmaps and guide customer journeys Track record of leading small, cross-functional engineering teams Rate: Daily rate plus Equity Location: Hybrid / Brighton