Lead software developer Work, Jobs in Kenfig, Bge (with Salaries)

Lead Software Developer
Scrumconnect Consulting —Swansea
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- DevOps
- System design
Senior Next.js Developer
Scrumconnect Consulting —Swansea
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Oracle
- Java
- AWS
Senior Dynamics 365 CRM Developer
Tokio Marine HCC —Bridgend
- Full-time
- Azure
- Customer service
- DevOps
Business Analyst
CGI —Bridgend
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Software development
- Agile
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Java Developer
Scrumconnect Consulting —Swansea
- £70,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Java
- AWS
Principal Software Developer
Scrumconnect Consulting —Swansea
- £75,000 a year
- Azure
- DevOps
- Java
Software Development Manager
Reliant Trading and Technology Services Ltd —Aberdare
- £4,800 - £6,200 a month
- Full-time
- Software development
- APIs
- In-person
- Free parking
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Software Developer
Cardiff Metropolitan University —Cardiff
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Oracle
- SQL
- Annual leave
11d
Firmware Developer
TSC Subsea —Swansea
- Full-time
- C++
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Flexitime
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Firmware Developer
NDT Global —Swansea
- Full-time
- C++
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Flexitime
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Software Engineer
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency —Swansea
- £39,163 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- System design
- Java
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Developer
SmartSearch —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Full Stack Developer - 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Singer Instrument Co Ltd —Minehead
- From £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- AWS
- Project management
- Machine learning
Staff Software Engineer (Team Lead) - Engine by Starling
Starling —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- System design
- Java
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior Full Stack Developer - 6-month Fixed Term Contract
Singer Instruments —Minehead
- Full-time
- AWS
- Project management
- Machine learning
Manufacturing Engineering Internship, Mechanical
Revvity —Llantrisant
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Manufacturing Engineering Internship, Electrical
Revvity —Llantrisant
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Staff Software Engineer - Engine by Starling
Starling —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- Java
- AWS
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior / Principal Hydraulic Modeller
AECOM —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Project management
Principal Engineer
Revvity —Llantrisant
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Project management

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Lead Software Developer

Scrumconnect Consulting
Swansea

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Job details

Permanent
£70,000 - £75,000 a year

Benefits

UK visa sponsorship

Qualifications

Spring Boot
Azure
Cloud architecture
Kubernetes
DevOps
System design
NoSQL
Google Cloud Platform
Java
Microservices
SQL
Database design
AWS
Docker
Distributed systems
Terraform
JPA
REST
Scrum
APIs
Scalability
Agile
Kafka
Leadership
Spring framework
Hibernate

Full job description

Job Information

Date Opened

02/06/2026

Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Government & Public Sector

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

70-75K

City

Swansea

Province

Swansea

Country

United Kingdom

Postal Code

SA1

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy whose work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. We deliver impactful technology solutions across UK government departments, working at the forefront of user-centred design, agile delivery, and scalable digital services that genuinely make a difference.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Strong focus on work-life balance with a flexible hybrid model (3 days onsite)
Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary agile environment alongside civil servants and industry experts
Based in Swansea, South Wales - three days per week on-site

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot to drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems. This role involves leading engineering teams, making architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across development lifecycle. Experience working in standards-driven environments, including exposure to GDS-aligned projects, is valuable.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of backend systems using Java (8/11/17+) and Spring Boot
Define and implement scalable microservices architecture
Own technical design, architecture, and system integrations
Guide and mentor a team of backend developers
Collaborate with product managers, architects, DevOps, and stakeholders
Ensure adherence to coding standards, security practices, and performance benchmarks
Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps best practices
Review code, enforce quality standards, and manage technical debt
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and team capability building
Ensure solutions align with organizational and regulatory standards where applicable

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot ecosystem
Proven experience in technical leadership or team lead role
Deep understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and system design
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs at scale
Hands-on experience with:
- Hibernate / JPA
- Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL)
Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization
Experience with Agile/Scrum and modern development practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in large-scale digital platforms or regulated environments (including exposure to GDS-aligned delivery standards)
Familiarity with DevOps tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, etc.)
Strong understanding of system observability (logging, monitoring, tracing)
Relevant certifications in Java, cloud, or architecture

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to drive technical vision and influence teams
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Our interview process

We keep things straightforward. Following an initial CV review, successful candidates will be invited to a short screening call with our recruitment team, followed by a two-stage process comprising a technical assessment and a values-based interview with the hiring team. We aim to move quickly and will keep you informed at every stage.

Equal Opportunities

Scrumconnect Consulting is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.

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