Lead Software Developer

Xpertise; North East; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Durham is looking for a Lead Software Developer. In this role, you will drive delivery of scalable software, mentor team members, and work with cutting-edge technologies like .NET 6 & 8. The compensation package includes a competitive salary of £65,000 - £72,000, hybrid working options, and a range of employee benefits that support career growth.

Benefits

3 days working from home per week

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of .NET 6 & 8 and .NET Framework 4.8.
• Experience with UI frameworks, especially Blazor and React.
• Experience in working with containerised deployments.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of secure, scalable software solutions.
• Explore emerging technologies and build prototypes.
• Mentor and support colleagues in skill development.

Skills

.NET 6 & 8

Blazor (WASM)

React

Containerised deployments

Azure Kubernetes

Azure native & serverless

Service Bus

KeyVault

Team leading

Job description

Lead Software Developer

Durham

£65,000 - £72,000

About the Company

This award-winning, fast-growing organisation is on a mission to make essential services simpler, smarter, and more sustainable for businesses across the UK. Its focus is on helping customers save time, money, and energy so they can concentrate on achieving their goals.

What really sets the company apart is its culture. Alongside the usual perks like breakout spaces and coffee on tap, employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, embrace innovation, and enjoy an environment where great work - and great careers - can thrive.

The role:

• Drive delivery - translate business needs into secure, scalable software solutions, ensuring projects run smoothly from planning through to release.
• Stay ahead - explore emerging technologies and build prototypes to test new ideas and strengthen our product pipeline.
• Raise standards - embed best practices like TDD, DRY, and SOLID across the team to protect system quality and performance.
• Inspire others - mentor and support your colleagues, helping them grow their skills and confidence.
• Keep them moving - provide occasional out-of-hours support for key deployments or business-critical work.

The requirements:

• Deep understanding of .NET 6 & 8 and .NET Framework 4.8.
• Experience of UI frameworks, especially Blazor (WASM) and React.
• Experience in working with Containerised deployments, including Azure Kubernetes.
• Experience in working with Azure native & serverless, including Service Bus and KeyVault.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring teams.

Package:

• Competitive salary: £65,000 - £72,000
• 3 days working from home per week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional leave available for long service
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Access to modern office spaces with breakout areas and collaborative working zones
• A supportive, innovative, and people-first culture where career growth is encouraged

Apply Now!

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply today by submitting your CV!