Lead Software Developer

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

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• Are you a Lead Developer ready for your next step, or an experienced Software Engineer looking to lead a small but impactful team?
• Do you live locally, Lancashire &/or, Liverpool region - and want a Hybrid Dev' Leadership role
• We can OFFER a salary range from £40,000 to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
• Do you like mentoring junior developers and don't mind speaking with customers?

This could be your perfect move.

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established and expanding construction software company, known for its flagship asset management and compliance platform tailored to the construction industry. As the team grows, they’re looking for a Software Development Team Leader who’s not only technically skilled but thrives in a hands-on, collaborative, and customer-facing environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

1. Make a real impact on the future roadmap of an industry-leading product
2. Shape technical direction and lead architecture decisions
3. Mentor a tight-knit Dev team (currently 4 people), while staying hands-on
4. Work directly with clients and consultants, gathering real-world requirements
5. Enjoy variety—development, leadership, and customer engagement

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Leading and mentoring a small development team
2. Designing and developing scalable, secure, and maintainable code
3. Partnering with the Functional Consultant and Implementation team for smooth product rollouts
4. Managing project timelines and aligning technical work with business goals
5. Enforcing coding standards and Agile best practices
6. Troubleshooting and optimizing system performance
7. Staying on top of tech trends and promoting innovation within the team

What You’ll Bring:

1. 5+ years’ experience in software development
2. Proven hands-on experience in .NET, with exposure to React, Java, Angular, or
3. Strong architectural and design pattern knowledge
4. Experience with SQL databases, APIs, and ideally cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
5. Excellent communication and leadership skills
6. Customer-facing experience and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions
7. A proactive, solutions-first mindset

Nice to Have:

1. Prior experience in a leadership/mentoring role
2. Exposure to Agile methodologies
3. Experience with cloud architecture and DevOps practices
4. Ongoing training in leading-edge technologies

You’ll receive full support, training, and onboarding to help you get up to speed with the product and company processes. If you're excited to lead, grow, and make a real impact in a thriving SaaS environment, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.