Lead Software Engineer – Cloud‑Native & Mentoring

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

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.