Development Team Leader

Reed Technology; England; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in East Anglia seeks a Development Team Leader to drive innovation and lead a talented team of developers. The role involves managing development teams, shaping the strategic direction, and delivering cutting-edge Microsoft Cloud solutions. Candidates should have strong leadership experience and hands-on skills in .NET, C#, and Azure DevOps. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring/managing software development teams.
• Hands-on development experience with .NET, C#, React/JavaScript.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Product Development team.
• Work with Solutions Architect and senior IT leaders.
• Drive adoption of Scrum, CI/CD, IaC, and automated testing.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Technical Depth

DevOps Mindset

Agile Advocate

Strategic Thinker

API & Microservices Expertise

Tools

.NET

C#

React/JavaScript

Microsoft 365 tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

Development Team Leader

(.NET, C#, React/JavaScript, and Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, Logic Apps, Canvas Apps))

Location/Working pattern: East Anglia hybrid working (They have offices across a few locations, but must be able to get to Ipswich at least once a week (2 days in any other office))

Salary: Up to 70,000 based on experience

Why this role matters

I am working with a leading client in East Anglia who are looking for a visionary tech leader to drive innovation, shape their development strategy, and lead a talented team of developers.

If you're passionate about building impactful digital solutions, mentoring future tech stars, and delivering real business value through modern Microsoft Cloud technologies - this is your opportunity to make a difference.

What you'll be doing as the Development Team Leader

• Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor the Product Development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Shape the Future: Work closely with the Solutions Architect and senior IT leaders to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions aligned with their strategic goals.
• Champion Agile & DevOps: Drive adoption of Scrum, CI/CD, IaC, and automated testing to streamline their development lifecycle.
• Deliver Value: Translate business needs into technical solutions that enhance user experience and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Be the Tech Expert: Act as the go-to specialist for development technologies, especially within the Microsoft Cloud ecosystem.
• Promote Best Practices: Lead by example in secure coding, TDD, documentation, and quality assurance.
• Explore Emerging Tech

What experience you will need to have

• Leadership Experience: Looking for someone with experience mentoring/ managing software development teams.
• Technical Depth: Proven hands-on development experience, ideally with .NET, C#, React/JavaScript, and Microsoft 365 tools (Power Automate, Logic Apps, Canvas Apps).
• DevOps Mindset: Proven experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Agile Advocate: Certified Scrum practitioner with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Strategic Thinker: Able to align development with business, data, and technology strategies.
• API & Microservices Expertise: Skilled in building and integrating APIs in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

What you'll bring to the role

• A passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, results-driven mindset.
• Experience with TDD and automated testing frameworks.
• A desire to build high-performing, agile teams.

If you feel you are a good match, then please apply with an updated CV.

Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn't a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So, if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.