Lead Developer – (C# .NET, SQL)

The Lead Agency; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The Lead Agency as a Lead Developer and play a pivotal role in shaping B2B strategies for innovative software solutions in the car industry. Work collaboratively within a diverse team, mentor developers, and utilize modern technologies like C# and .NET while promoting a culture of continuous learning. Enjoy hybrid working conditions in a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of car buying.

Benefits

Hybrid & flexible working

Competitive salary

Annual company-wide bonus scheme

Up to £500 annual training budget

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Cycle to work program

Extensive activity package

Qualifications

• Expertise in C# and .NET for scalable solutions.
• Strong SQL skills for performance optimisation.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape B2B software strategy and guide development team.
• Collaborate with Head of Development on solution architecture.
• Ensure communication across the organization and stakeholders.

Skills

C#

.NET

SQL

Agile mentoring

Strategic mindset

Continuous learning

Job description

Looking for an exciting new start in a close knit, friendly but ambitious and passionate team? Welcome to TLA, a digital business working in the car industry with the biggest car manufacturers such as Volkswagen group, BMW group, Ford etc. We develop innovative digital technology to drive car sales.

Our CEO, Anton Hanley, founded the company over 20 years ago and has been supported by long standing team members. Together with the team, we work hard to achieve our goals but also to enjoy the journey.

If you're looking for a big, slow-paced corporate environment, then TLA might not be for you. But if you want to work with a friendly and supportive team, grow with us, and help develop some fantastic and interesting technology as pioneers in our space, then TLA is the perfect fit.

The Work Environment

At TLA we celebrate diversity, welcoming people from all walks of life and we'd love for you to bring your unique perspective and experiences to our team. We’ve adopted a hybrid approach to work meaning you’ll spend 2 days per week together as a team in our fantastic central Liverpool office, while working from home the rest of the week. Our culture puts people first, we’re a highly driven bunch that believe in respect and hard work but also giving back through charitable sporting efforts (everything from hiking to skydiving!).

The Role

As the Lead Developer for our B2B development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our B2B strategy and guiding the team to deliver high-quality software at a sustainable pace. You will work closely with our Head of Development and other team leads to architect solutions that align with our vision and meet the needs of our clients. In this role, you will mentor and motivate a talented team of developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment to drive our success. Given our position as a small but growing business, effective communication across the organization and with key stakeholders is essential. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the current software development landscape, especially in tracking transformative advancements like generative AI. You will assess how these technologies influence software creation and explore applications that harness AI to provide innovative and impactful solutions which align to our business objectives.

Our Software Developers are responsible for developing both internal and external facing systems, utilising the latest technologies. Our back-end technologies centre around C# and .NET and Microsoft SQL, however we have a broad range of technologies and systems so plenty to get your teeth into! We also follow a modern approach to CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). We have also adopted a TDD style approach to ensure our quality and architecture is the best it can be.

Skills Required

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Expertise in C# and .NET, with experience in scalable solution architecture.

• Strong SQL skills with SQL Server, focused on performance optimisation.

• Proven leadership in mentoring and guiding Agile teams.

• Strategic mindset, with a keen eye on emerging tech, including AI.

• Passion for continuous learning and applying best practices.

Nice to Have but Not Essential:

• Experience in Continuous Delivery, including automated build, IaC, and testing.

• Hands-on with Azure services (e.g., Function Apps, Service Bus) for resilient cloud solutions.

• Familiarity with Blazor or modern JavaScript frameworks like React/Vue.

Benefits

• Hybrid & flexible working – 2 days per week in the Liverpool office (Monday & Tuesday)

• Competitive salary

• Annual company-wide bonus scheme

• Up to £500 annual training budget

• Private health insurance

• Pension plan

• Cycle to work program

• Extensive activity package including charity focused sporting challenges and fun social events

Want to help shape the future of car buying? Then join TLA! We're looking for people who value teamwork, creativity, and always striving for better. Apply now to be part of our team!

PLEASE NOTE: This role is only open to those with the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship or visa, now or in the future. Additionally, candidates must be located within a reasonable commuting distance to our Liverpool city centre office.