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Software Project Manager / Design-Led Software Engineer

Langley James LimitedWaterloo, South East London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your design and engineering talents, driving the development of a potentially market-ready internal platform with significant impact. If you thrive in an agile, autonomous environment and enjoy hands-on work with modern technologies, you'll find this position incredibly rewarding. Explore this exciting chance to shape a product from concept to potential commercialization.

Quick Overview

Salary
£65k - £75k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Software Project Manager / Design-Led Software Engineer for a 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract paying upto £75,000 on a Hybrid basis (3 Days in London Waterloo)


Are you a design-conscious Software Engineer or Technical Project Manager who loves bringing complex internal platforms to life?


We are looking for a Software Project Manager / Design-Led Engineer for a 12-month contract to drive the end-to-end development of a custom, highly intuitive internal ERP platform-with a view to scaling and commercialising the product for the wider market.


Based near Waterloo Station, you will report directly to the Senior Management Team, oversee a freelance developer, and blend beautiful UI design with robust, full-stack software delivery.


Why Join This Project?
Real Product Impact: You won't just be building an internal tool; you'll be shaping an application designed to eventually be taken to market and offered to industry competitors.


Agile & Autonomous: Work closely with senior management, directing technical delivery without getting bogged down in corporate bureaucracy.


Modern Tech Stack: Work hands-on with TypeScript, React, and SQL.


The Role & Key Responsibilities


In this hands-on, delivery-focused role, you will bridge the gap between design, engineering, and project coordination:


UI/UX Design & Front-End: Craft clean, intuitive interfaces and build out responsive React components with a consistent design system.

Full-Stack Development: Connect front-end features to back-end services, APIs, and SQL databases using TypeScript.

Platform Logic & Interdependencies: Implement complex business logic, calculations, and rules across interdependent platform modules.

Project Oversight & Delivery: Oversee 1 freelance developer, manage feature backlogs, and ensure steady, iterative releases.

Commercialisation & Scalability: Build clean, modular architecture with future market launch and external product adoption in mind.


What We Are Looking For


Technical Stack: Strong experience with TypeScript, React, and SQL.

Product Launch Mindset: Prior experience taking an application from internal concept to market launch is highly desirable.

Design-Led Approach: A strong eye for clean UI/UX design paired with full-stack coding capability.

Domain Knowledge: A background or familiarity in Architecture, Architectural Design, or Construction (AEC) is a huge plus.


Leadership & Delivery: Ability to manage project timelines, work alongside a freelance developer, and report directly to executive leadership.

Contract & Location Details

Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Location: Central London (Near Waterloo Station)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in-office)


How to Apply


If you are ready to take ownership of a flagship software product and drive its development from internal platform to commercial market offering, apply today with your CV for immediate consideration!


Skills

SQL
Agile
React
TypeScript

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