Senior Software Development Lead - Cloud, DevOps, Hybrid

Royal Society of Chemistry; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 53,550 - 72,450; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Society of Chemistry is seeking a Software Development Team Lead in the United Kingdom to shape the software architecture and drive the detailed configuration and implementation across the full software development lifecycle for performance, security and maintainability. You will lead a cross-functional team including backend, frontend, test automation, and SREs in a hands-on capacity.

This role sits within our DevOps function, guiding design decisions, backlog priorities, and releases

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of programming principles and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Extensive experience with .NET C# backend development.
• High-level understanding of frontend development (HTML/CSS/JS/Vue.js).
• Experience with DevOps best practices: CD, CT, IaC.
• Cloud architecture knowledge with hands-on AWS experience.
• Proven track record delivering projects across the full SDLC.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
• People management including delivery quality and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional software development team including backend, frontend, test automation, and SREs.
• Shape software architecture and guide implementation across the full software development lifecycle focusing on performance, security, and maintainability.
• Act as hands-on technical leader while supporting design decisions and best practices.
• Own the technical direction of the product roadmap and collaborate with Solution Architects and other leaders.
• Guide agile teams through backlog prioritization and ensure high-quality delivery and releases.
• Line manage and mentor developers, fostering a high-performance culture and growth.
• Operate within a DevOps framework, contributing to continuous delivery and infrastructure as code.
• Support cloud architecture principles with hands-on AWS experience.
• Travel to offices as needed with hybrid working arrangements.

Skills

Backend C#

Frontend basics (HTML/CSS/JS/Vue)

DevOps practices

Cloud architecture (AWS)

SDLC delivery

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

People management

Job description

The Royal Society of Chemistry is seeking a Software Development Team Lead in the United Kingdom to shape the software architecture and drive the detailed configuration and implementation across the full software development lifecycle for performance, security and maintainability. You will lead a cross-functional team including backend, frontend, test automation, and SREs in a hands-on capacity.

This role sits within our DevOps function, guiding design decisions, backlog priorities, and releases