Lead Software Developer

Greggs plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Software Developer, where you'll drive innovative products that enhance both digital and in-store experiences. In this full-time role, you'll work in an agile team to build a scalable platform supporting key digital solutions. Your expertise in .NET, Flutter, and DevOps practices will be crucial as you mentor developers and ensure operational reliability. With a focus on work-life balance and a supportive culture, this opportunity offers career progression and numerous perks, making it an exciting place to thrive and grow.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Management Bonus Scheme

Profit share

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Colleague discount

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge in .NET, Flutter, or Vue.js for software development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor developers.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship to software developers.
• Build resilient, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices.

Skills

.NET

Flutter

Vue.js

DevOps

CI/CD

Git

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Linux

Monitoring Tools

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Technology Engineering team at Greggs as a Lead Software Developer to drive innovative, greenfield products that enhance both digital and in-store experiences.

Working in an agile, cross-functional team, you'll help build a scalable, secure platform supporting key digital solutions like click & collect, retail systems, and digital order fulfilment—ensuring a seamless experience for millions of customers daily.

We can offer you:

• 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day
• Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 12.5% of your salary
• Profit share: 10% of profits distributed to employees with at least 6 months of service annually
• Private Medical Insurance for you and subsidised for dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance, providing a replacement income scheme
• Automatic enrolment into the Greggs pension scheme with employer contributions and tax benefits
• Defined contribution management pension scheme
• Death in service benefit: lump-sum payment of 4 times your annual salary
• Colleague discount up to 50% off Greggs products
• Share save schemes to buy discounted Greggs shares over time
• Career progression, learning, and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support and a wellness app
• Perks such as gift card discounts, cashback, coupons, and lifestyle offers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Community engagement through The Greggs Pledge
• Colleague Networks for sharing experiences and support

About the role

• Full-time position with flexible working considered
• Focus on work-life balance with flexible arrangements
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW, ideally within one hour travel

What you'll do

• Provide guidance and mentorship to software developers
• Collaborate with product and delivery teams to translate requirements into solutions
• Build resilient, scalable, and secure software
• Identify and resolve technical and process blockers
• Conduct code reviews and promote best practices
• Ensure operational reliability and troubleshoot incidents
• Lead your team towards high performance and self-organization
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends

About you

You’ll fit if you:

• Have deep knowledge in areas such as .NET, Flutter, or Vue.js
• Understand DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Know infrastructure as code and security best practices
• Lead by example with clean, maintainable code and testing
• Possess strong leadership and communication skills
• Are proficient with Git and version control strategies
• Value microservice architecture and inclusive culture

Bonus points for experience with Linux, cloud cost management, and monitoring tools.

About Greggs

At Greggs, we love what we do and have fun! Our culture is about support, diversity, and being yourself. Join us to be part of a welcoming, family-like environment where everyone can thrive.