Lead Developer C#

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Stafford; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Developer (C#) to take technical ownership of C# development standards and lead the software development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C# software development, experience with Azure tools, and proven leadership skills. This role is primarily home-based, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits including annual leave, health plans, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Medicash health plan

High street discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Fully funded training programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in C# software development.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency with C# .NET and Azure tools.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for the C# development team.
• Perform requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding, and unit testing.
• Oversee maintenance and support of existing applications.
• Contribute to the definition of software development processes.
• Coach and mentor team members on quality standards.

Skills

C# software development

Software development lifecycle

Object-oriented design principles

Team leadership

Mentoring

Azure tools and services

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

C# .NET

Microsoft Visual Studio

SQL Server

MySQL

HTML

XML

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Permanent. Job Sector: Unspecified. Region: East Midlands. Location: Stafford. Salary Description: Competitive. Posted: 24/10/2025. Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies. Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-45649-63766-en.

Job Title: Lead Developer (C#). Location: Home-based. Salary: Competitive (based on experience). Working Pattern: Full-time, Permanent.

About Us: PHOENIX Medical Supplies is a market-leading provider of healthcare and pharmaceutical solutions across the UK. Our IT Digital team develops and maintains critical systems that support our distribution and retail operations nationwide. We’re committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality digital solutions that improve the way we serve our customers and partners. We are now looking for a Lead Developer (C#) to take technical ownership of our C# development standards, driving best practice and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for the C# development team, ensuring alignment with best practice and coding standards.
• Perform requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding, and unit testing for new and existing self-developed systems.
• Oversee the maintenance, enhancement, and support of existing applications, ensuring quality and performance.
• Contribute to the definition and improvement of software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Manage the technical relationship with corporate IT regarding Azure and related infrastructure.
• Coach and mentor team members, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal change control systems and maintain robust documentation across all development activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through performance reporting and process optimisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in C# software development.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and object-oriented design principles.
• Proficiency with C# .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, and Azure tools and services (including ARM and scaling for performance).
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and technical excellence.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (Microsoft Certified Professional Developer qualification also accepted).
• Desirable: Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), Lean or Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to SQL Server, MySQL, Java, HTML, XML, or Web Services.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical distribution or retail pharmacy industry.

What We Offer

• 25 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Medicash – a health cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs (e.g. eyecare, prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing – an app to help manage and access your pay flexibly
• High street discounts and offers
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Fully funded accredited training programmes through the Apprenticeship Scheme
• INDPMS