Job Title : Software Team Lead Location : Yate, North Bristol (2/3 Days On-Site Per Week) Salary : Up to £80,000 (Depending on Experience) Job Overview : We're seeking a Software Team Lead to oversee the design, development, and deployment of innovative software solutions while mentoring and guiding a team of skilled engineers. This role combines strategic technical leadership with hands-on development, ensuring engineering excellence and seamless project delivery. Business Overview : My client develops Energy Management & Storage Systems that ensure the reliable and secure operation of critical energy infrastructure. They build: • Edge control software for real-time decision-making • Centralised data infrastructure to collect, store, and analyse system information • User-facing tools that visualise and interact with live power system operations In this role, you'll work across the full technology stack — from embedded edge devices to cloud services and web applications — helping design and refine the systems that keep modern energy networks running safely and efficiently. Responsibilities of the Role : • Lead and mentor a team of 4–8 engineers. • Drive architecture and design discussions for new features and systems. • Produce clean, efficient, and well-documented code. • Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering best practices. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the software stack • Hold regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions. • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Guide day-to-day team operations, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Required Skills & Experience: Technical Qualifications; • 5 years of professional software development experience. • Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript. • Full-stack development experience, ideally with React (or similar) on the frontend and RESTful APIs backed by relational databases (e.g., Postgres) on the backend. • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. • Experience with authentication and authorisation frameworks (e.g., OAuth2, Keycloak) is a significant advantage. Leadership & Communication; • Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices. To find out more, please apply with an up-to-date CV and you will be contacted and given further information. Note : All applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship now or in the future.