Lead Software Developer

Motia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Birthday leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Hybrid working

Job summary

Motia is seeking a Lead Software Developer in Leeds to guide our development team and deliver scalable fleet management software. You will own the SDLC from planning through deployment, drive best practices, and align delivery with business goals.

Reporting to the Head of Technology & Data, you will lead through Agile methods, manage vendor relationships, and mentor engineers while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Computer Science or related field.
• Proven leadership and team-building experience.
• Hands-on with designing and developing software solutions; strong Agile knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a software engineering team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the full SDLC from planning to deployment and maintenance.
• Define KPIs/SLAs and monitor quality, availability and performance.
• Manage relationships with application partners and third-party integrations.

Skills

Team leadership

.NET

Azure

SQL database

Agile methodologies

SDLC

CI/CD

Automated testing

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in Computer Science

Tools

Azure messaging

Caching solutions

Job description

About us:

At Motia, we’re at the forefront of fleet solutions, providing innovative services that power businesses across the UK. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth, ensuring you can build a career, not just a job. With over 300 employees across five offices, we support over 50,000 customers nationwide.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Technology & Data, the Lead Software Developer will lead our development team, delivering high-quality software solutions, managing key third party integrations and providing support of existing in-house and third-party applications. This role blends delivery and technical expertise to drive innovation and ensure timely delivery of the next generation of scalable fleet management products.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, creating a safe environment and continuous improvement within the team.
• Accountable for the development and support of core business applications, including in-house and third-party developed solutions.
• Define and monitor departmental KPIs and to define and underlying SLAs for quality, availability and performance.
• Own the relationship with application partners ensuring they operate at a strategic level and meet their contractual obligations
• Document detailed requirements for new and amended functionality both internally and with third parties.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from planning and design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring features are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with business goals.
• Utilise Agile methodologies to prioritise and maximise customer value
• Implement and refine development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring adherence to secure software development and cloud deployment standards
• Plan and implement a continuous integration / deployment strategy
• Identify and implement automated testing opportunities as part of deployment pipelines.
• Monitor team performance, conduct code reviews, and provide constructive feedback
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide strategic decisions
• Manage resource allocation, hiring, and professional development of team members
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or related subject.
• Proven experience in team building and leadership.
• Hands on experience in designing and developing software solutions.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and development best practices.
• Experience identifying and deploying design patterns.
• Proficiency in .NET, Azure tech stack, messaging, SQL database and caching solutions.
• Ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking.
• Vendor management experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driving licence.
• Base Salary - £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
• Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
• Training - dedicated training and development budget
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional day annual leave for your birthday after 1 year tenure
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days) after 2 years tenure
• Sociable working hours, no weekends or evenings
• Fun, supportive working environment
• Pension
• 4 x salary life assurance