ICT Lead Developer

VolkerWessels Uk; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company in Hoddesdon seeks a Lead Developer for its Applications team. The role involves overseeing a development team to ensure high-quality software solutions, driving project efficiency, and fostering collaboration. Candidates should have strong experience in .NET, C#, and cloud platforms like Azure, alongside management experience. Competitive benefits include private medical care, comprehensive training, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave plus an additional day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

24/7 Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in .NET, C#, SQL, Visual Studio, and Power Platform.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrable people management experience with effective communication skills.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Developer

Strong proficiency in .NET, C#, SQL

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Power Platform

SharePoint

Agile tools (e.g., Confluence, Azure DevOps)

Job description

VolkerWessels UK is a market leading contracting group of 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.

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 foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

• 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.

Desirable

• Certified SCRUM Master (CSM or equivalent) with hands-on facilitation experience.
• 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.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerWessels UK operate through five separate, but complementary businesses, working in collaboration and using our specialist skills to deliver an integrated service for our clients. At any one time, our people are working on our sites or in our offices, for around 250 projects across the UK. Everyday we overcome challenges, fulfilling our commitments, no matter what. That's what our business is about, that's how our people find satisfaction in their jobs.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 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 polices 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. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

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