Lead Developer

Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Experience extending or modernising legacy WebForms /.NET
• Comfortable working in messy backlogs and database-driven systems
• Confident using AI coding tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to accelerate delivery
• Able to review, refactor and validate AI-generated code
• Pragmatic, delivery-focused, and willing to challenge requirements

Responsibilities

• Deliver enhancements on a legacy WebForms system
• Manage a backlog of requirements and Jira tickets
• Utilize Azure and .NET technologies effectively
• Implement AI coding tools to speed up development
• Collaborate with team members for efficient project execution

Technologies

• AI
• Azure
• Claude Code
• JIRA
• ASP.NET
• Cloud
• JavaScript

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We are a Cheshire-based client seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer for a contract role focused on an extensive legacy WebForms system. This position allows for flexible remote work, offering competitive pay between £550 and £600 per day inside IR35. We value individuals who are delivery-focused, willing to tackle challenges head-on, and ready to make a significant impact from day one.

last updated 16 week of 2026