Lead Software Engineer
Hybrid
Bristol, United Kingdom
£ 100,000 / year
Full Time
16-04-2025
Job Specifications
Lead Engineer | Bristol | £80,000 - £100,000 | Tech4Good | Django | React/TypeScript | AWS
Location: Bristol, UK - Hybrid
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + shares + benefits (DOE)
Tech Stack:
Backend: Python (Django)
Frontend: TypeScript/React, Next.js
Cloud Systems: AWS
Are you an experienced hands-on Senior Software Engineer with a knack for developing and driving an innovative, high-growth product strategy?
We are working with an impressive start-up that provides solutions for businesses looking to make a real environmental impact. They achieve this by supporting ecological restoration and sustainability initiatives, addressing some of the most complex environmental challenges.
This forward-thinking organisation are looking for a detail-oriented, product-focused Lead Engineer to join their team in Bristol and play a key part in their growth and direction going forward.
Responsibilities:
Lead product and technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and collaborating across the broader team.
Stay hands-on with development while managing feature planning and delivery.
Design and evolve scalable, secure system architecture.
Ensure data accessibility, compliance, and platform reliability.
Hire, mentor, and build a high-performing engineering team, shaping the culture and function from the ground up.
Contribute to company leadership, culture, and strategic direction.
Requirements for Success:
In-depth expertise in hands-on development across the full stack - particularly Python & TypeScript
Strong knowledge of cloud technologies and programming languages, with Agile methodology experience.
Exceptional communication abilities across a variety of stakeholders
A natural technical and personal leader - showing innovation and problem-solving skills at every level
Passion for being a part of a mission-driven team focused on supporting ecological restoration and sustainability initiatives!
The ideal candidate is someone who combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first approach to leadership. They will bring a track record of delivering scalable, secure, and well-architected solutions, ideally with hands-on experience across Python, TypeScript, and modern cloud environments. They’ll thrive in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and take pride in building systems that perform and support meaningful real-impact for their users.
We are seeking someone who is passionate about joining a purpose-led organisation and ready to play a central role in its growth. This role will help shape not just the product but the company’s direction, values, and long-term success in tackling global environmental challenges.
Benefits:
Hybrid working in central Bristol location - 3 days a week on-site
Very generous holiday allowance!
Private healthcare
Employee shares
Opportunity to be part of solving the UK's most complex problems
Interested and ready to take your Leadership career to the next level? Get in touch at imogen@sr2rec.co.uk or drop me a call for a confidential chat at 07378 549703.
Lead Engineer | Bristol | £80,000 - £100,000 | Tech4Good | Django | React/TypeScript | AWS
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