https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-backend-engineer-c-big-red-recruitment-midlands-limited--36a7c678-c294-4e6d-92b9-d4b14ed6573d RSS feed for Lead Backend Engineer - C at Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited. en-gb Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:43:50 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-backend-engineer-c-big-red-recruitment-midlands-limited--36a7c678-c294-4e6d-92b9-d4b14ed6573d https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-backend-engineer-c-big-red-recruitment-midlands-limited--36a7c678-c294-4e6d-92b9-d4b14ed6573d Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Solihull | Salary: £65000 - £70000/annum | Type: Permanent | Lead Backend Engineer - C++    Location: Solihull - Hybrid (2-3 days per week onsite) Salary:  £65,000-£70,000   Are you an experienced C++ Engineer ready to take technical ownership and lead a backend engineering team? We''re working with an established technology business developing sophisticated access control, security and workforce management solutions. They''re expanding their R&D function and looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to help shape their backend platform, drive engineering standards and explore how modern AI technologies can enhance both their products and development processes. This is a hands-on leadership role where you''ll remain close to the technology while mentoring engineers and influencing architecture, delivery and technical direction.   What you''ll be doing   Leading the development and evolution of scalable backend systems Taking technical ownership of backend projects from planning through to delivery Designing, developing and maintaining APIs and backend services Driving improvements across performance, scalability, reliability and observability Identifying bottlenecks and optimising database queries and system performance... Permanent