Lead Developer (Weweb, Xano & Webflow)

Thornton & Lowe Limited; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy business is seeking a dedicated Lead Developer to enhance existing systems and deliver scalable solutions. In this hands-on role, you'll combine technical leadership and quality assurance to ensure technology growth. If you have strong expertise with WeWeb, Xano, and Webflow, and a background in SaaS product development, this position offers flexible hybrid working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working

Enhanced annual leave

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Health cover from day 1

Qualifications

• Strong expertise with WeWeb, Xano, and Webflow.
• Background in SaaS product development.
• Experience setting up structured QA and risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Build on and improve existing systems using WeWeb, Xano, and Webflow.
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and user-friendly products.
• Establish processes for quality assurance and risk management.

Skills

WeWeb

Xano

Webflow

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you the driving force behind the next stage of our product journey? Taking what we already have and shaping it into robust, scalable technology that can grow with the business.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Lead Developer to take ownership of our existing systems and build on them to deliver improved, scalable solutions. This is a hands-on role, focused on using WeWeb, Xano, and Webflow to enhance and extend our current platforms, while also laying the groundwork for a growing development team. You will combine technical leadership with a structured approach to quality assurance and risk management, ensuring that our technology continues to support growth and deliver value.

The Need-To-Knows

• Location: Bolton (Hybrid). Open to remote working
• Hours: 37.5 (Mon - Fri) - open to full time or part-time.
• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience, with annual salary review and profit share bonus

About Us

We are an established consultancy business investing in the development of innovative technology products. Our clients already trust us for delivery and expertise, and we are now expanding our digital solutions to increase our impact.

Our People

We have a diverse team of bid professionals. But more than that, we are readers, bikers, climbers, amateur chefs, dog lovers, film lovers, opera lovers, linguists, sports fans, parents, volunteers and lots more!

Advice

If you're excited by this opportunity, please apply! Don't be scared of change. Don't worry about your current employer - sometimes you need to move on. If you have questions don't be afraid to ask. There's no need to dress up, smart/business casual is fine.

What you'll be doing

• Build on and improve our existing systems using WeWeb, Xano, and Webflow
• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and user-friendly products
• Work closely with consultancy and leadership teams to align technology with business goals
• Establish and maintain formal processes for quality assurance, testing, and risk management
• Identify opportunities for innovation and implement solutions that improve performance and user experience
• Take responsibility for deployments, performance optimisation, and continuous improvement
• Play a leading role in developing and managing a growing technical team

What you're good at

• Strong expertise with WeWeb, Xano, and Webflow, with proven experience in system integrations and APIs
• Background in SaaS product development, including architecture, databases, scalability, and security
• Ability to take existing systems and build on them to deliver improved functionality and stability
• Experience setting up structured QA and risk management processes
• Strong problem-solving ability and clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments, ideally with responsibility for leading projects or teams

Our Culture

• We\'re creative and open-minded
• We pursue growth and learning
• We embrace and drive change
• We build open and honest relationships with communication
• We build a positive team spirit
• We\'re passionate and determined
• We\'re a Disability Confident employer and our line managers have received neurodiversity training.

Our Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working for a better work/life balance (equipment provided)
• Enhanced annual leave of 22 days +BH, rising to 25 days +BH with service
• Extra paid day off for your birthday
• Health cover from day 1, with 24/7 GP access and EAP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to discounts at high street and online retailers
• Regular social events, as well as bigger company events in summer and winter
• Clear in-house progression opportunities

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). If you wish to apply under the GIS, please indicate this in your application cover letter.

To be invited to interview/assessment under the GIS scheme, candidates applying under GIS should meet all of the essential criteria.

These are the essential requirements that have been agreed for the post which may include qualifications, experience and skills. In setting the essential requirements, care will be taken to ensure that disabled candidates will not be disadvantaged. Candidates who do not meet all of the essential criteria will not be invited to interview.

Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are disabled we ask you to let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive and works for you. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and if you are successful, we'll make adjustments to your working environment