Lead Developer Full Time

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a specialist in operations and technology solutions for utility-scale renewable energy assets across the UK and Europe. We are recruiting for a Lead Developer to shape the technical direction, architecture, and AI strategy of a next-generation operational platform supporting large-scale solar and energy assets.The role offers a salary of up to £70k depending on experience, along with the opportunity to work in a highly experienced and growing team within a stable and expanding renewable energy sector.If you’re a senior developer or technical lead looking to step into a strategic role with real influence over architecture, product direction, and AI adoption, please read on and apply below.Responsibilities and Duties Reporting to the Finance Director, you will Define and own the platform architecture, technical standards, and system design approachSet and manage the technical roadmap in line with operational and business prioritiesTranslate business and operational needs into clear, scalable technical solutionsLead technical delivery across APIs, data models, integrations, and cloud infrastructureDrive the use of AI across the platform, including predictive analytics and asset intelligenceEnsure AI solutions are secure, reliable, explainable, and fit for operational useLead and coordinate offshore development teams, including task allocation and technical guidanceReview technical outputs and act as escalation point for complex engineering issuesOversee the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD, testing, and releasesEnsure strong governance across documentation, system reliability, security, and complianceProfessional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following At least 3 years’ software development experience, progressing into senior or lead-level rolesStrong full-stack development skills (e.g. React, Angular, Node.js, Python, Java, APIs)Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL or similar)Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Practical experience using AI-assisted development toolsBackground in energy, engineering, or asset-heavy industries would be an advantagePersonal skills We are looking for someone with the following Strong leadership and communication skillsAbility to mentor and guide technical teamsStrong problem-solving ability in complex systemsConfident decision-maker with attention to quality and detailStrong stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams Salary and benefits of the Lead Developer role Salary up to £70k depending on experienceDiscretionary Company Bonus25 days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)Company PensionOther company Benefits#LI-MN1 INDREN Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.