Lead Developer

Synergy Resourcing Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in the UK is seeking a Lead Developer to join their experienced team. This hybrid role involves taking ownership of projects, guiding developers, and ensuring high-quality delivery of web applications. Strong PHP and Laravel experience is essential, along with frontend skills in modern JavaScript frameworks. This opportunity is perfect for those eager to shape the technological direction of a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in software development.
• Ability to work closely with stakeholders for project management.
• Proficient in analyzing and improving existing codebases.

Responsibilities

• Guide others through complex challenges and manage workloads.
• Ensure systems are delivered to a consistently high standard.
• Lead initiatives that reduce technical debt and strengthen reliability.

Skills

Strong PHP and Laravel framework experience with solid OOP principles

Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular or Next.js

Database design and optimisation using MySQL

Version control with Git (GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket)

Experience leading and mentoring developers

Knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira or ClickUp

Understanding of testing frameworks, secure coding and deployment processes

Job description

A Lead Developer is required for a well-established technology focused business that continues to strengthen its internal software capability and invest in the development of bespoke digital platforms. The successful candidate will join an experienced team responsible for creating, enhancing and supporting the web applications and APIs that sit at the centre of the organisation s operations.

Hybrid - Preferably 2 days per week in the office

This role will suit a technically strong developer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, guiding others through complex challenges and ensuring that systems are delivered to a consistently high standard. You will work closely with key stakeholders to plan and coordinate development activity, managing workloads and releases to meet agreed timelines and technical objectives. The position also involves analysing and improving existing codebases, resolving performance issues and leading initiatives that reduce technical debt and strengthen long-term system reliability.

Skills Required

• Strong PHP and Laravel framework experience with solid OOP principles
• Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular or Next.js
• Database design and optimisation using MySQL
• Version control with Git (GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket)
• Experience leading and mentoring developers
• Knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira or ClickUp
• Understanding of testing frameworks, secure coding and deployment processes

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable Lead Developer who wants to play a key role in shaping the technical direction, supporting talented developers and ensuring that complex software systems are delivered to the highest standard.

Apply now for more information.