Lead Software Engineer

First Central Services
Full-time Haywards Heath, England IT & Technology
Posted:
February 25, 2026
Location:
Haywards Heath, England, United-Kingdom

Job Description

Overview

We’re 1st Central, a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And that’s the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership across a defined area of our Focus Application estate. In this role, you’ll guide, coach, and mentor engineers within cross‑functional teams, while taking a hands‑on approach to designing, building, and maintaining bespoke software and services that support the business and enable it to grow.

This is a flexible hybrid role, with occasional visits to our offices in Salford Quays (Manchester) or Haywards Heath (West Sussex) when required. For those based further afield,...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Haywards Heath, United-Kingdom
Posted: February 25, 2026
Deadline: April 06, 2026