IT Development Lead

Harvey Nash Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm seeks an experienced IT Development Lead for a major customer portal project in Newcastle upon Tyne. This 12-month contract involves leadership in software development using Microsoft technologies such as Azure, .NET, and React. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring quality. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in complex project management, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor teams. Competitive terms apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience leading software development projects.
• Hands-on knowledge of Azure Services and .NET is essential.
• Experience in managing third-party vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor internal teams and manage third-party vendors.
• Oversee development, ensuring timelines and quality are met.
• Lead the transition to live environment and set up support processes.
• Drive knowledge transfer to internal teams post-delivery.

Skills

Proven experience leading complex software development projects

Strong technical background in Microsoft stack

Excellent stakeholder management

Vendor management skills

Ability to design and implement robust support processes

Tools

Azure Services

.NET

React

Job description

We're looking for an experienced IT Development Lead to take lead and ownership of a major customer portal development project. This is a 12-month outside IR35 contract, offering you the chance to lead a high-profile initiative using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies.

You'll be the client's go-to technical authority, providing leadership and guidance across the entire delivery lifecycle. The portal will be built using Azure services, React and .NET and you'll ensure vendors are delivering quality and within timelines.

This is a hands‑on leadership role combining technical oversight, vendor management and delivery responsibility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mentoring internal teams and managing third‑party vendors.
• Owning the delivery of the portal: overseeing development, managing stakeholders and ensuring timelines and quality are met.
• Leading the transition to a live environment, setting up support processes and preparing operational teams for long‑term management.
• Driving knowledge transfer so internal teams can confidently take ownership post‑delivery.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience leading complex software development projects.
• Strong technical background in Microsoft stack such as Azure Services and .NET, as well as experience with React.
• Excellent stakeholder management and vendor management skills.
• Ability to design and implement robust support and transition processes.