Lead Software Engineer in Cwmbran

Mentmore Recruitment; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for a hybrid role in Cwmbran, Wales. You will play a key role in guiding a skilled team while developing IoT-based network monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in software development, strong leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring. Competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private health cover

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Experience with both Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Strong familiarity with Azure and cloud-based services.
• Understanding of networking principles and IT security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team.
• Collaborate with product stakeholders to prioritize features.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web and mobile applications.
• Continuously improve the reliability and maintainability of systems.

Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Strong motivational and interpersonal abilities

Adaptability to shifting priorities

Experience with agile methodologies

Tools

C# .NET

React

Azure

Git

PostgreSQL

Job description

Lead Software Engineer
Location: Wales - Hybrid - 1 day/week onsite
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

We're hiring a Lead Software Engineer to join an innovative company that's leading the way in network infrastructure monitoring through IoT technology. You'll play a key role in developing and maintaining a critical part of their digital product portfolio - working both hands-on with code and guiding a team of skilled engineers. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site collaboration once a week in Cwmbran, Wales.

In this role, you'll not only write high-quality code but also lead a cross-functional team, shape product direction in collaboration with the Head of Digital Products, and contribute to broader software architecture decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others while staying deeply involved in technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional software development team, enhancing processes and supporting team success.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Digital Products, Senior Tech Lead, and stakeholders to prioritise product features and ensure successful technical delivery.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web and mobile applications using C# .NET, React, Azure, Git, and .NET MAUI.
• Continuously look for ways to improve the reliability, simplicity, and maintainability of systems - including recommending updates to the tech stack.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies, assessing their relevance and potential impact.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, and create strategies to manage technical debt.
• Foster a team culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and broader software development initiatives.
• Provide responsive support for urgent issues affecting system users.

What We're Looking For

Leadership Skills

Ideal for both experienced and first-time leaders, you'll need:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong motivational and interpersonal abilities
• A calm, solution-focused approach to challenges
• Adaptability to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience with agile methodologies and a good understanding of their benefits and trade-offs

Technical Skills

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Experience with both Linux/Unix and Windows environments
• Strong familiarity with Azure and cloud-based services
• Understanding of networking principles and IT security best practices
• Experience with always-on, always-available systems
• Willingness to explore and learn new technologies

Preferred Technical Stack Experience

• Full-stack development with C# .NET, React, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with .NET MAUI for mobile app development is a plus
• Strong background in relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week with flexible working options and core hours
• Minimum one day per week in the office (or as needed for delivery)
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional days)
• Pension scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, private health cover
• Parental leave policies and employee assistance programme