Lead Backend Developer - Hybrid in Exeter (2 days/wk)

ADLIB; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top software business in Exeter is seeking a Lead Back-End Developer to join their team. This role involves driving the delivery of back-office systems, managing technical roadmaps, and ensuring high performance of platforms. Candidates should have experience in technical leadership, modern frameworks such as PHP and Go, and familiarity with cloud services like AWS. The company offers a competitive salary up to £58k, annual bonuses, and generous holiday benefits, fostering career growth in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Generous training budget

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Increase of holiday by a day a year (up to 30 days)

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical leadership or senior developer role.
• Significant experience with modern frameworks and languages.
• Solid understanding of databases, APIs, and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery and evolution of back-office systems.
• Manage delivery and act as a technical stakeholder.
• Plan sprints and mentor team members.

Skills

Technical leadership

SaaS or enterprise software experience

Modern frameworks (PHP, Go, Symfony, Laravel)

Understanding of databases, APIs, microservices

Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Frontend frameworks (Vue.js, React)

System re-architecture or platform migration experience

Job description

A top software business in Exeter is seeking a Lead Back-End Developer to join their team. This role involves driving the delivery of back-office systems, managing technical roadmaps, and ensuring high performance of platforms. Candidates should have experience in technical leadership, modern frameworks such as PHP and Go, and familiarity with cloud services like AWS. The company offers a competitive salary up to £58k, annual bonuses, and generous holiday benefits, fostering career growth in a thriving environment.