Lead Software Engineer

SR2 Clean Energy; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology organization based in Swindon seeks a Lead Software Developer for a hybrid role with a salary of £75,000 to £85,000. This position involves leading the design and development of software applications while modernizing existing systems. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong cloud experience, proficiency in programming languages such as C# and JavaScript, and excellent leadership skills. This is an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s digital transformation journey.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior/Lead Developer in a multi-system environment.
• Strong background in cloud-based development (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks (C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications.
• Set engineering standards, conduct code reviews, and guide architectural decisions.
• Modernise legacy systems and champion CI/CD, automation, and cloud technologies.
• Develop and optimise applications, ensuring performance, security, and compliance.
• Mentor developers and support agile delivery across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cloud-based development

Problem-solving

API development

C#

JavaScript

CI/CD

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Lead Software Developer | Swindon | Hybrid | £75,000 – £85,000 |

SR2 are supporting an organisation on an exciting transformation journey, who are now looking for a Lead Software Developer to help shape the future of their digital platforms. This hands‑on technical leadership role combines development, architecture, and mentoring, supporting our transition toward cloud‑native, scalable systems.

The Role

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of software applications.
• Set engineering standards, conduct code reviews, and guide architectural decisions.
• Modernise legacy systems and champion CI/CD, automation, and cloud technologies.
• Develop and optimise applications, ensuring performance, security, and compliance.
• Mentor developers and support agile delivery across cross‑functional teams.

About You

• Experienced Senior/Lead Developer in a multi‑system environment.
• Experience of delivering solutions with agile teams from a collaborative perspective
• Strong background in cloud‑based development (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Proficient in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python).
• Experience in technical leadership
• Skilled in API development, front‑end and back‑end engineering, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Technical Knowledge

• Modern front‑end (React, Angular, Vue, Blazor) and back‑end (e.g., .NET Core, Node.js) frameworks.
• Cloud and DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Strong understanding of architecture, design patterns, SQL/NoSQL, and security best practices.

Apply now and take the next step in your technical leadership career!