Lead Developer

Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, SQL
• Solid front-end experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
• Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong understanding of software architecture and best practices
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passion for building high-quality, user-focused software

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5-8 developers, supporting their growth and delivery
• Remain hands-on, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software
• Help shape and scale the development team structure, supporting both maintenance and innovation streams
• Work closely with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Champion clean, maintainable code and modern development practices
• Support agile processes, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to architectural decisions and integration platform development

Technologies

• C#
• Support
• JavaScript
• SQL
• TypeScript
• ASP.NET

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We are a growing UK-based SaaS business, soon to be located in Norfolk, looking for an experienced Lead Developer to join our team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in development. We provide a remote-first working environment with flexible hours, a pension, healthcare benefits, and a genuine opportunity to shape a growing development function. Our team values collaboration and innovation, and we meet weekly in Norwich.

last updated 13 week of 2026