Lead Software Engineer

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 (eg, 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 (eg, .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!