Lead Full Stack Developer

Community Eye Care CHEC; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology provider in Fulwood, Preston is seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to join their IT team. The ideal candidate will have strong front-end and back-end development skills, including expertise in .NET and C#. Responsibilities include developing scalable web applications, leading agile teams, and ensuring code quality through test-driven development. The role offers 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Buy and sell annual leave scheme

Company pension

Performance review with a training and development plan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing scalable web applications.
• Ability to work with microservices.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize web applications.
• Lead agile development teams.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Front-end development

Back-end development

.NET and C#

Problem-solving

Team leadership

REST APIs

TDD

Containerization technologies

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Tools

Cloud Platforms

Version Control Systems

Job description

Job description

Job Title: Lead Full Stack Developer

Location: Fulwood, Preston

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday – Friday

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Full Stack Developer to join our IT team as we embark onto our journey of continued growth. We are looking for a result driven individual to bring new and innovative ideas to our team.

If successful you will be responsible supporting our Director of Engineering in the end-to-end development of web applications, from concept and design to testing and deployment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for multiple developments in the stack, including the design and development of new features and functionality within inhouse systems.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Develop and optimise CHEC’s web applications, including our EPR (electronic patient record)
• Deliver scalable, high-quality web applications with a proven track record of success
• Lead agile development teams effectively, mentoring and supporting junior developers
• Apply strong expertise in both front-end and back-end development
• Design robust software systems using sound architectural principles and design patterns
• Diagnose, debug, and resolve complex technical issues efficiently
• Work confidently with REST APIs, microservices, and containerization technologies
• Champion test-driven development (TDD) to ensure code quality and reliability
• Take initiative with a proactive, self-motivated approach to problem-solving and delivery
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment through experienced, empathetic leadership
• Commit to continuous learning and stay current with emerging technologies and best practices
• Implement and maintain application monitoring and observability, proactively identifying and resolving system issues
• Own the full software lifecycle — from system design and development through deployment, monitoring, and maintenance

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Relevant degree or qualification is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience using Cloud Platforms, Version Control Systems and Front and back end tools
• Previous experience with .NET and C#
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• High attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and work at paceOrganised with an analytical thought process

Why work for us?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
• Career development opportunities – dedicated reward framework and multiple learning opportunities
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Great team and working environment