ICT Lead Developer

VolkerWessels; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting group is seeking a Lead Developer to join their Applications team in Hartford, UK. This role involves overseeing a development team and driving the delivery of high‑quality software solutions. The successful candidate will need proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer, strong skills in .NET, C#, and Azure, and people management capabilities. This position offers a range of competitive benefits, including a competitive salary and additional leave on the employee's birthday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong proficiency in .NET, C#, SQL, Visual Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development team and drive the delivery of high‑quality software solutions.
• Ensure projects are executed efficiently and align with business goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

Azure

Agile methodologies

People management

Power Platform

SharePoint

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are recruiting for a Lead Developer to join our Applications team, you’ll oversee our development team and drive the delivery of high‑quality software solutions. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership with team management responsibilities, ensuring projects are executed efficiently, aligned with business goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in .NET, C#, SQL, Visual Studio, Power Platform, SharePoint.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with developing and monitoring Azure integrations.
• Demonstrable people management experience, coupled with effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience and understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Certified SCRUM Master (CSM or equivalent) with hands‑on facilitation experience. Desirable
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in enterprise‑level software development.
• Familiarity with Agile tools (e.g., Confluence, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards in software development.

About the Company

VolkerWessels UK is a market‑leading contracting group comprising five closely linked businesses. We provide integrated and ground‑breaking solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, with specialisms in rail, highways, airports, marine, defence, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 virtual GP service

Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.