Lead Developer | C#, Azure, SaaS

JR United Kingdom; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Developer to spearhead the development of a cutting-edge cloud-based platform. This role emphasizes technical leadership, guiding a talented team in delivering high-quality SaaS solutions. You'll collaborate with product architects to design robust systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in C# and Azure, with a passion for mentoring and fostering a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Strong background in C# and .NET Core development.
• Experience with Azure services and SaaS environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and release of high-quality SaaS solutions.
• Design and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET Core.
• Coach and mentor team members while solving technical challenges.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

Azure

RESTful APIs

DevOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Security Best Practices

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28.04.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Lead Developer / Principal Engineer / Technical Lead

Location: Reigate, Surrey (hybrid 2 days p/w)

As the Lead Developer, you will drive the development and delivery of a flagship cloud-based platform (B2B SaaS). You'll be hands-on, lead technically, and advise on Azure services, as well as shape their technical direction as they scale.

What You'll Be Doing

• Technically leading the team, no line management, on the development and release of high-quality SaaS solutions, aligned with business goals and timelines
• Partner with the Product Architect on solution and systems architecture, taking high-level containers through to build
• Application and API writing / API touch points and services
• Work closely with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and recommend robust, high-performance Azure-based solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET Core
• Apply engineering best practices across security, performance, maintainability, and testability
• Support the team through coaching, mentoring, and unblocking technical challenges

What We're Looking For

• Strong C# / .NET Core and Azure development background
• Experience designing and building scalable RESTful APIs
• Deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle in a SaaS environment
• Solid grasp of DevOps and CI/CD practices in cloud environments
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
• Awareness of security best practices across cloud, host, and network layers
• Comfortable collaborating with UX designers and iterating on UI requirements
• Experience mentoring engineers and a passion for people leadership