Development Leader

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology client is looking for a Development Leader to guide a collaborative development team in Oxford. This leadership role involves mentoring developers, leading Agile processes, and engaging in hands-on coding with C# and .NET technologies. Candidates should have strong technical backgrounds along with excellent communication skills to motivate teams and drive project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software application development.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers.
• Lead sprint ceremonies and remove blockers in Agile environment.
• Hands-on coding: design, develop, test, and refactor applications.

Skills

C#

.NET

Agile methodologies

Microsoft SQL Server

Team Leadership

Problem solving

Version control

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

SVN

Job description

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Halian Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Development Leaderto guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role that's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success.

Youll be leading software engineers through the full product lifecycle using Agile methodologies. This is a varied role where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers

Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement

Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment

Hands-on coding: design, develop, test, and refactor applications

Collaborate with Product Owners to align priorities and deliverables

Maintain code quality through peer reviews and technical leadership

Become a subject matter expert in key system areas

Required Experience:

5+ years of experience in software application development

Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and .NET Core

Solid experience with Microsoft SQL Server

Skilled in using Visual Studio and Git/SVN for version control

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Personal Attributes:

Strong communicator and team motivator

Logical, analytical, and methodical approach

Calm under pressure with high attention to detail

Passionate about both people leadership and technical delivery

Please note: candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.