Job title: Lead Software Developer Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum Location: Swindon Contract Type: Full-time, permanent We are looking for a Lead Software Developer who is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs and technical standards. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, ensuring robust architecture, code quality, and efficient delivery through agile practices. They will work with others in technology to Lead the technical evolution of BCS’s bespoke applications towards a modern, cloud-native architecture that supports SaaS and integration across the organisation. Role Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of software systems and applications. Define and uphold engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes. Make architecture recommendations for review with the Application Development Manager, ensuring alignment with BCS technical standards. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain technical excellence. Stay informed on emerging technologies, recommending innovations that improve capability and efficiency. Own the technical roadmap for modernising legacy applications (e.g. PHP and older .NET frameworks) towards sustainable cloud hosted platforms. Champion CI/CD pipelines and automation to accelerate delivery and improve reliability. Define and maintain coding standards, documentation practices, and code review processes to raise engineering maturity. Software Development Develop, test, and deploy high-quality code using modern frameworks and tools. Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Designers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise applications for performance and scalability. Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data protection standards in all development activity. Team Leadership & Collaboration Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to developers, supporting professional growth and performance. Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by seeking opportunities to enhance processes, performance, and outcomes. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and agile delivery within the team. Coordinate workload, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of development projects. Work collaboratively across Product, Infrastructure, and QA teams to deliver seamless, integrated solutions. Work closely with the QA team to embed test automation and shift-left practices. Collaborate with the BI and Data Governance teams to ensure application data integrity, consistency, and compliance. Communicate clearly, work effectively with others, and contribute to team objectives. Remain flexible and adaptable in response to changing priorities, challenges, and work environments. Embrace change positively and support others through periods of transition. Agile Delivery & Continuous Improvement Champion agile methodologies, supporting sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and workflow improvement. Monitor and report on development progress, risks, and quality metrics. Uphold BCS values by providing technical expertise, coaching others, and contributing to a culture of learning, innovation, and high performance.