Lead Software Developer

TEAM; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development firm in Liverpool seeks a Lead Software Developer who values both hands-on work and leadership. In this role, you will mentor a growing team and work closely with clients to refine product direction. Strong expertise in Microsoft .NET is essential, alongside proven experience in leading developers and transforming business needs into software solutions. Benefits include a salary of £50,000 to £70,000, hybrid working options, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Salary between £50,000 and £70,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Modern Liverpool city-centre office

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and building software solutions.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Microsoft .NET.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring developers.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical outcomes.
• Experience working with structured development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of developers.
• Remaining hands-on with software design and development.
• Working directly with customers to understand requirements.
• Planning workloads and managing project delivery.
• Improving development processes across the board.
• Collaborating with senior leadership on product roadmap.

Skills

Microsoft .NET

Mentoring developers

Translating business requirements

Software design and development

Understanding customer requirements

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Are you an experienced Lead Software Developer who still enjoys hands-on work but is ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you enjoy mentoring developers, shaping products, and working directly with customers to deliver real-world solutions? You've put years into building solid software – now you want the chance to shape how it's built, who builds it, and where it goes next. This is a role where your technical judgement genuinely matters, your voice is heard, and you stay close to the code while stepping into leadership.

You’ll take ownership of a core, real-world product used to support health & safety compliance. You’ll lead a growing development team, work directly with customers, and influence the direction of a configurable platform built on Microsoft .NET and React Native.

What's in it for you

This role is built for someone who wants impact, variety, and progression without losing their technical edge. You’ll have autonomy, visibility, and the chance to shape both people and product as the business continues to grow.

Benefits

• Salary between £50,000 and £70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension with employer contribution
• Modern Liverpool city-centre office
• Hybrid working available after an initial settling-in period
• Direct influence over product direction and technical decisions

What you’ll be getting stuck into as Lead Software Developer

• Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of developers delivering a core software product
• Remaining hands-on with software design and development using Microsoft .NET
• Working directly with customers to understand requirements and translate them into solutions
• Planning workloads, managing priorities and ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Improving development processes across design, build, test and release
• Collaborating with senior leadership on product roadmap and innovation

What you’ll bring to the table as Lead Software Developer

• Extensive experience designing and building software solutions
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Microsoft .NET
• Previous experience leading or mentoring developers
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical outcomes
• Experience working with structured development lifecycles and tools such as JIRA

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with flexibility required to support customers and project delivery when needed.

If you’re ready to lead without stepping away from the technical work, this Lead Software Developer opportunity offers the balance, influence and progression you’ve been looking for – apply now.