Development Team Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; West Malling; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits scheme

Healthcare packages

Discounts

Job summary

Watchfinder & Co. is seeking a Software Development Lead to guide the delivery of premium internal software systems. You will work with agile squads, mentor engineers, and drive technical excellence across back-end and front-end efforts.

You should bring 5+ years as a software developer with leadership experience, strong C#, MVC and RESTful services, plus hands-on familiarity with Angular, TypeScript, SQL and AWS. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a technical role within agile squads.
• 5+ years as a software developer with delivery ownership.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship.
• Lead delivery within agile squad-based teams end to end.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and design solutions.
• Drive quality through TDD, unit tests and secure coding practices.

Skills

C#

MVC

RESTful services

Angular

TypeScript

SQL

TDD

AWS

Git

Azure DevOps

Tools

AWS

Azure DevOps

Git

SQL Server

Job description

Since Watchfinder \& Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre‑owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre‑owned watch specialist.

How will you make an impact?

• Part of an agile development team, building and maintaining internal software systems at Watchfinder
• Works closely with squad delivery teams to deliver projects end to end
• Provides hands‑on technical leadership alongside coaching and mentorship
• Passionate about software engineering and continuous learning
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of object‑oriented and service‑oriented application development principles
• Communicates effectively with both internal team members and external business stakeholders
• Internally motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Actively supports the growth of others through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Takes initiative to continuously improve solutions, systems, and development processes

How will you experience success with usExperience and Leadership:

• Proven experience in a technical leadership or Team Lead role
• 5+ years’ experience as a software developer
• Experience leading delivery within agile squad‑based teams
• Strong experience communicating with stakeholders, developers, and other technical teams to gather requirements and explain technical solutions
• Ability to manage complex solutions, balance priorities, and deliver under pressure
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines with a strong sense of urgency

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands‑on experience with C#, MVC, and RESTful web services
• Solid front‑end skills using Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and MVC
• Strong database experience with SQL / T‑SQL
• Proven application of SOLID principles and common design patterns
• Experience with unit testing, TDD, and modern build tools
• Cloud experience with AWS, including deployment and messaging concepts
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK)
• Experience using Git and tools such as Azure DevOps
• Strong understanding of secure coding and security best practices

How do we keep you smiling

• We are a great team at HQ, you will work alongside some of the most passionate people about Watches and technology
• We have a generous benefits scheme, including discounts and healthcare packages
• The chance to join aboard a business that is taking strides to introduce our product globally
• Sociable, friendly team!

Your journey with us

Our aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It’s important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.

We provide all candidates with open‑door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder’s exciting trajectory.

Interview Process 1st Stage: A ‘Let’s Chat’ conversation Initially, when your application is selected, you will receive an introduction call to explain the main points in terms of this position, and to have a chance to showcase your motivation. 2nd Stage: Interview with our Software Development Manager and Software Development Team Lead Final Stage: Meet with our CIO and HR Business Partner Why work for Watchfinder?

Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a family feel across the whole company.

If personal growth and development is high on your priority list, then Watchfinder is the place for you. We’ve had numerous success stories throughout the business of our staff furthering and developing their careers, proving to be integral contributors to the company.