Lead Developer

Investigo; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry regulatory body in Birmingham is seeking a Lead Developer to oversee the design and integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical skills, including proficiency in C#, .NET, and JavaScript, along with experience in Azure DevOps. The ideal candidate will mentor a team of developers while managing the complete development lifecycle. Competitive salary of up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits. Apply now or reach out to [e-mail].

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM modules and Power Platform.
• Proven experience in C#, .NET, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within a development team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 5 developers.
• Manage the full development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Oversee complex applications in a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Support upgrades, maintenance, and optimization of PowerApps.
• Drive automation and build CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify and manage technical risks and performance issues.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM

Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)

C#

.NET

JavaScript

Azure DevOps

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Azure

CI/CD tools

Job description

Lead Developer (Dynamics 365 & Power Platform)

Location: Birmingham (2 days a week onsite)
Contract: Permanent
Salary & Benefits: up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

Overview

A industry regulatory body is undergoing significant digital transformation and seeking a Lead Developer to drive this forward and join its IT Development team. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented group of developers in designing, customising, and integrating Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions that drive operational excellence and innovation across the business.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the organisation’s digital systems, ensuring scalable, secure, and high‑performing applications that support business‑critical functions. This is a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical delivery, team mentorship, and solution architecture within a modern cloud‑first environment.

The Role

• Lead and mentor a team of 5, overseeing the design, development, and integration of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions.
• Manage the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to build, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee the development of complex and mission‑critical applications in a Microsoft Azure environment.
• Support upgrades, maintenance, and optimisation of PowerApps and related cloud platforms.
• Drive automation and build CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices.
• Identify and manage technical risks, incidents, and performance issues.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, documentation, and testing across all projects.

Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM modules and Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Proven experience in C#, .NET and JavaScript.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, Git, or other CI/CD tools.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within a development team.
• Strong understanding of software development life‑cycle (SDLC) and leading agile sprints.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.

If this sounds of interest, please apply or reach out to me at [e-mail]