Lead Developer

Synergy Resourcing Solutions Limited; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in the UK seeks a Lead Developer to enhance their software capabilities. This role requires strong PHP and JavaScript skills, with responsibilities in project ownership and team guidance. The developer will significantly impact the technical direction, ensuring high-quality software systems. This position offers a hybrid working model, ideally requiring 2 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Guide projects and support junior developers.
• Plan and coordinate development activities.
• Analyze and improve existing codebases.

Skills

Strong PHP and Laravel framework experience

Frontend experience with modern JavaScript frameworks

Database design and optimisation using MySQL

Version control with Git

Experience leading and mentoring developers

Knowledge of Agile tools

Understanding of testing frameworks

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.

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