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Lead Engineer

SideLondon, UK

Salary
£67k – £67k
Posted
15 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Side is hiring a Lead Engineer in London, a full-time it role. The advertised salary is £67k – £67k. Side holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

About This Opportunity: Please note, this listing is for a project-based opportunity. These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability . Side is a global game development and services partner, working alongside many of the world's leading developers and publishers. From co-development and engineering to art, audio, QA, localization, and player support, we help teams solve production challenges and deliver exceptional player experiences. We're looking for a Lead Engine…
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Side is confirmed on the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors for the Skilled Worker visa route (Worker (A rating)). Always confirm sponsorship availability for this specific role directly with the employer when you apply.
Visa sponsorship snapshot
  • Employer: Side — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £67k – £67k
  • How this salary compares: about 9% above the £61,741 median across 1,722 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: London, UK · Full-time
  • Similar roles nearby: 462 other live it roles in London browse them
  • Posted: 15 August 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.

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