Lead Developer

• Define and own the platform architecture, technical standards, and system design approach
• Set and manage the technical roadmap in line with operational and business priorities
• Translate business and operational needs into clear, scalable technical solutions
• Lead technical delivery across APIs, data models, integrations, and cloud infrastructure
• Drive the use of AI across the platform, including predictive analytics and asset intelligence
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, reliable, explainable, and fit for operational use
• Lead and coordinate offshore development teams, including task allocation and technical guidance
• Review technical outputs and act as escalation point for complex engineering issues
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, and releases
• Ensure strong governance across documentation, system reliability, security, and compliance

Technologies:

• AI
• AWS
• Angular
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• GCP
• Java
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• React
• Security
• NodeJS, We are a leading company in the renewable energy sector, partnering with a specialist in operations and technology solutions for utility-scale renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. We are recruiting for a Lead Developer to shape the technical direction, architecture, and AI strategy of a next-generation operational platform supporting large-scale solar and energy assets. This role offers a salary of up to £70k depending on experience, along with a discretionary company bonus, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a company pension, all within a highly experienced and growing team in a stable and expanding industry.

• At least 3 years software development experience, progressing into senior or lead-level roles
• Strong full-stack development skills (e.g. React, Angular, Node.js, Python, Java, APIs)
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL or similar)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Background in energy, engineering, or asset-heavy industries would be an advantage
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and guide technical teams
• Strong problem-solving ability in complex systems
• Confident decision-maker with attention to quality and detail
• Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams