Lead Developer - .NET

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public-sector recruitment firm seeks an experienced Lead Developer to join their team on a 12-month contract. This hybrid role requires strong technical leadership in delivering scalable solutions aligned with the Value for Members programme. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with .NET, C#, and cloud development using Azure, alongside a solid understanding of CI/CD practices. The position offers a daily rate of £660 (Inside IR35) and involves flexible onsite days in Brighton.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with .NET and C# is essential.
• Cloud development experience using Azure is necessary.
• Experience with Playwright and Selenium for test automation is required.
• Understanding of modern development practices and CI/CD is critical.
• Must have proven experience in a lead or senior developer capacity.
• Experience within complex or public-sector environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of solutions aligned to the Value for Members programme.
• Provide hands-on development and technical leadership across the team.
• Work closely with architects, testers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Influence best practices across development and testing activities.

Skills

.NET and C#

Cloud development using Azure

Experience with Playwright and Selenium

Understanding of modern development practices and CI/CD

Experience in lead or senior developer capacity

Experience in regulated or public-sector environments

Job description

Lead Developer

£660 per day | Inside IR35 | 12-month contract

Hybrid - 4 days per month on-site in Brighton (flexible scheduling)

We are working with a public‑sector organisation on a key programme focused on Value for Members (VfM) and are seeking an experienced Lead Developer to play a critical role in the delivery of this initiative.

This is a senior, hands‑on role where you will provide technical leadership, guide development best practice, and work closely with delivery teams to build scalable, high‑quality solutions that directly support VfM objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of solutions aligned to the Value for Members programme
• Provide hands‑on development and technical leadership across the team
• Work closely with architects, testers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Ensure code quality, performance, security, and maintainability
• Support and influence best practice across development and testing activities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with .NET and C#
• Cloud development experience using Azure
• Experience working with Playwright and Selenium (test automation awareness/interaction)
• Strong understanding of modern development practices and CI/CD
• Proven experience operating in a lead or senior developer capacity
• Experience working within complex, regulated, or public‑sector environments is desirable

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid model: 4 days per month on‑site in Brighton (flexible on which days)
• Contract length: 12 months
• Rate: £660 per day (Inside IR35)

This role would suit a Lead Developer who enjoys working on purpose‑driven programmes, has strong technical depth, and is comfortable leading teams in a collaborative, delivery‑focused environment.

For more information or to apply, please get in touch.

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.