Lead Software Engineer

Role: Lead Software Developer Location: Bury St Edmunds Salary: DOE + Benefits package including 10% pension and more I'm currently working with a well-established organisation that is investing heavily in its technology and looking to appoint an experienced Lead Software Developer to join a collaborative, forward-thinking development team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys writing high-quality code while also mentoring developers, influencing engineering standards and driving best practice across the software development lifecycle. Working within an established development team, you'll take ownership of a suite of business-critical applications while helping shape the technical direction of the team. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design, development and support of business-critical software applications. * Develop robust full stack solutions using Python and modern web technologies. * Mentor and support other developers through code reviews, knowledge sharing and technical guidance. * Contribute to software architecture, system design and integration across multiple applications. * Help define and promote development standards, best practices and engineering processes. * Work closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. * Support release management, CI/CD pipelines and application deployments. * Drive continuous improvement across development, support and delivery processes. What We're Looking For * Commercial experience developing applications with Python. * Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL/SQL and relational databases. * Experience with JavaScript, with React exposure desirable. * Experience developing RESTful APIs and system integrations. * Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or Jenkins. * Understanding of software architecture, secure development principles and modern engineering practices. * Experience working within Agile development environments. * Previous experience mentoring developers or providing technical leadership. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where you'll remain hands-on technically while playing a key role in shaping development practices, mentoring colleagues and influencing the future direction of a growing software function. If you're looking for your next technical leadership challenge, I'd love to hear from you