Lead Software Developer

Crown Prosecution Service; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental digital services agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Lead Software Developer to guide development teams and shape the future of digital services. As a Lead Developer, you'll leverage your deep technical expertise, mentor team members, and oversee high-impact projects. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in .NET and ASP.NET, is proficient in Microsoft Azure, and has a strong foundation in Agile methodologies. This role emphasizes leadership and collaboration in delivering secure, high-quality digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in .NET development is critical.
• Strong knowledge of ASP.NET for developing APIs is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead developers within multidisciplinary teams on projects.
• Shape development standards and collaborate across departments.
• Mentor team members and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Extensive experience in .NET 8-10/C# (preferably C# 12)

Designing, implementing, and maintaining back-end services and RESTful APIs using ASP.NET

Understanding of Microsoft Azure architectures and cloud-native solutions

Experience with Domain-Driven Design and Clean Architecture

Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle)

Knowledge of unit testing, TDD/BDD, integration testing

Proficiency in Azure DevOps and Git

Understanding of DevOps principles including Terraform and observability tools

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Job description

Lead Software Developer

Are you a seasoned software engineer ready to lead from the front? We are looking for Lead Developers to join our dynamic team and shape the future of digital services at CPS.

Overview

We are looking for Lead Developers to join our dynamic team and shape the future of digital services at CPS. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, mentor others, and drive delivery across high‑impact projects.

Responsibilities

As a technical authority, you lead developers as part of multidisciplinary teams, shape development standards, and collaborate across departments to deliver secure, accessible, and high‑quality digital solutions. You also play a key role in recruitment, skill development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Extensive professional experience in .NET 8-10/C# (preferably C# 12) development
• Strong track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining back‑end services and RESTful APIs using ASP.NET
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure architectures and cloud‑native solutions, including Azure Functions, Azure Storage Emulator (Azurite), and Azure CLI
• Solid experience with Domain‑Driven Design, Clean Architecture, SOLID, and clean code principles
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/Oracle) and writing/optimizing SQL queries
• Knowledge of unit testing, TDD/BDD, integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Git, and version control systems
• Experience with cloud platforms, in particular Azure, and modern software development practices
• Agile methodologies – proven ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• DevOps principles – understanding of infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) and observability tools (Azure Application Insights, Azure Log Analytics)

Behaviour Interview

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership

Eligibility

You must be aged 16 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8‑12 weeks after the application deadline.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]