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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Tec Partners - **Location:** Bury St Edmunds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Software Architecture, Release Management, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Software Application Programming, Git, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Jenkins - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2863855140-2 ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)