Lead Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Swindon seeks a Lead Software Engineer to join their product team and develop innovative SaaS solutions. This role offers the chance to work with Ruby on Rails, Python, and AWS in a flexible remote working environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in SaaS product development and a track record of leading projects. The company values problem solvers and advocates for software engineering best practices.

Benefits

Up to £95k salary

Benefits

Flexible remote working

Qualifications

• Interest in solving complex problems and developing innovative products.
• Previous experience with SaaS or data-heavy SaaS products.
• Strong leadership abilities and hands-on project experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop SaaS products using Ruby on Rails, Python, and AWS.
• Solve complex issues with senior software engineers.
• Develop scalable and secure applications.

Skills

SaaS product development

Ruby on Rails

Python

AWS

Problem-solving

Job description

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Client:

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer – Full Stack

up to £95k+ Benefits + Flexible Remote working

A Lead Software Engineer opportunity for a growing SaaS business. The Lead Software Engineer will join a small but experienced product team as part of a scale up business, developing an innovative SaaS product in a modern engineering environment.

The Lead Full stack Engineer will play a hands-on leadership role, with autonomy to solve problems using the technology stack and tools that best fit the solution.

Polyglot Engineers would be a good match and the company offer remote working options.

Responsibilities include:

• SaaS product development using Ruby on Rails, Python and AWS (or similar)
• Play a key role solving complex issues alongside senior software engineers
• Develop scalable and secure applications

Key requirements:

• A genuine interest in joining a team solving complex problems and developing innovative products
• Previous experience developing SaaS or Data heavy SaaS products
• A strong hands-on background with the ability to lead on projects is preferred – Senior Software Engineer, Lead Engineer, or similar level
• Advocate for Software engineering best practice - TDD, SOLID, etc

All candidates applying must be eligible to work in the UK