Development Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Development Team Lead to guide a team of Software Engineers in delivering business-critical SaaS solutions for the automotive industry. This role involves technical leadership, hands-on development, and ensuring alignment with product roadmaps. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of C#, databases, and APIs, and will thrive in a collaborative environment that values employee wellbeing and continuous learning.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Two additional half days paid leave per year

Innovative wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of C# on both .NET and .NET Core.
• High competency with relational databases, preferably MSSQL and PSQL.
• Strong experience working with APIs (SOAP and REST).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Development team is working effectively and delivering value consistently.
• Help facilitate agile ceremonies and resolve blockers.
• Hands-on development expected to be ~50%.

Skills

C#

MSSQL

PSQL

Entity Framework

APIs

Test Automation

AngularJS

VueJS

ReactJS

AWS

Job description

Founded in 2008, CitNOW is an innovative, enterprise-level software product suite that allows automotive dealerships globally to sell more vehicles and parts more profitably. CitNOW’s app-based platform provides a secure, brand-compliant solution – for dealers to build trust, transparency, and long-lasting relationships.

CitNOW Group was formed in 2021 to unite a portfolio of 12 global software companies leveraging innovation to aid retailers and manufacturers in delivering an outstanding customer experience. We have over 300 employees worldwide who all contribute to our vision to provide market-leading automotive solutions to drive efficiencies, seamlessly transforming every customer moment.

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The CitNOW Group is no ordinary technology company; we live a series of One Team values, and this guiding principle forms the foundation of CitNOW Group’s award-winning, collaborative, and inclusive culture. Recognised recently within the Top 25 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for within the UK, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

About the role

Dealerweb provides a suite of business-critical SaaS solutions to the Automotive industry, and we’re seeking a new Development Team Lead to lead our team of cross-functional Software Engineers.

CitNOW Group is undergoing an exciting period of transformation, alongside broader efforts across the technology group to more tightly integrate its portfolio into a market-leading offering. With the appointment of a new CTO and CPO in 2024, CitNOW Group has ambitious plans for its software products, in which Dealerweb plays a central and instrumental role.

Working on a high-scale .NET codebase, you’ll have a perfect blend of technical skills and leadership qualities, taking responsibility for the output of the Development team. Working with the Technical Lead to agree on coding standards and pattern adoption, you’ll focus on continuous improvement to ensure these business-critical platforms are properly maintained and supported.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Ensure the Development team is working effectively and delivering value consistently, aligned to the Product roadmap
2. Help facilitate (and run, where necessary) agile ceremonies, ensuring concerns, barriers, blockers, and other items are appropriately raised, escalated, and resolved
3. Hands-on development (expected to be ~50%)
4. Line management of the Development team, including coaching, mentoring, performance appraisals, personal development planning, and succession planning
5. Work with internal and external talent acquisition stakeholders to assess, interview, and select candidates to hire
6. Write job specifications aligned to business and team needs
7. Articulate technical debt to Product, highlighting critical timescales (e.g., deprecation dates, supplier switch-offs, etc)
8. Contribute regularly to conversations around process and systems to help ensure maximum efficiency across the company
9. Support the Compliance team with the scoping of penetration tests and analysis of findings, feeding into the product roadmap (aligned to the group remediation schedule)
10. Support the Compliance team on information security assessments, coordinating with the Development team and other technical stakeholders to provide guidance on answers

We are looking for:

1. In-depth knowledge of C# on both .NET and .NET Core
2. High competency with relational databases, preferably MSSQL and PSQL
3. Knowledge of non-relational databases such as MongoDB is advantageous
4. AngularJS expertise is ideal; otherwise, strong experience with VueJS/ReactJS with a desire to learn Angular
5. Strong experience working with Entity Framework
6. Proficiency and understanding of AWS services and infrastructure is beneficial
7. Expert-level proficiency with test automation and frameworks
8. Understanding of architectural patterns
9. Strong experience working with APIs (SOAP and REST)
10. High level of understanding of technical security and secure development methodologies

In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits package is second to none. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our people strategy, with innovative wellness initiatives such as flexi-time, allowing employees to vary their start and finish times within core hours, and extend lunch breaks by up to 2 hours daily. Employees also benefit from two additional half days paid leave per year for personal wellbeing.

We value the development of our people, promoting a culture of continuous learning and offering opportunities for career growth.

The CitNOW Group is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone’s individuality is valued.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom