Lead Software Engineer

On Site : 1
Contract Rate : 75000
Permanent Job : 1
Salary range high : 85000
Salary range low : 75000

Lead Software Engineer

  • Swindon
  • Perm
  • Technology
  • GBP75K - 85K per year

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 (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!

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