Lead Developer

Vector Resourcing Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is seeking a Lead Developer to spearhead the design and implementation of scalable software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will guide the migration of legacy applications to .NET Core, define best practices in coding standards, and mentor a team of developers. Candidates should have a strong background in modern development practices and be comfortable leading code reviews. This opportunity offers a chance to significantly contribute to the company's digital transformation amidst a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience migrating legacy applications and leading small teams.
• Familiarity with .NET Core and modern development practices.
• Strong mentoring skills and coding standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and build internal applications and services.
• Lead migration of legacy apps to .NET Core.
• Define coding standards and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Leadership

Coding standards

Mentoring

Unit testing

CI/CD practices

Job description

We are searching for a Lead Developer to help drive the design and delivery of modern, scalable software solutions as part of a wider digital transformation. This role will support the reduction of legacy systems, guide a small internal team, and promote best practices across development.

Responsibilities

1. Design and build internal applications and services (architecture curiosity and input encouraged)
2. Lead migration of legacy apps to .NET Core
3. Define coding standards, Git practices, and CI/CD pipelines
4. Ensure code is modular, testable, and reusable
5. Mentor developers, lead code reviews, and foster technical growth
6. Recommend tools, frameworks, and stay aligned with .NET roadmap
7. Knowledge of modern development practices (CI/CD, Git, unit testing)
8. Experience migrating legacy applications
9. Comfortable mentoring and reviewing code

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