Lead Software Developer

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consultancy in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Software Developer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from conception to launch, mentoring team members while working in a hybrid model. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C# and .NET, alongside leadership skills and a passion for technology. With a relaxed yet professional environment, this position also offers competitive benefits including a generous salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

2 Wellbeing Days

Private Healthcare

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong foundational knowledge in software development and eagerness to learn.
• Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project phases from conception to launch.
• Conduct code and architecture reviews to maintain high standards.
• Own the team's quality output and embed robust testing practices.

Skills

Team Leadership

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

C#

.NET

Azure

AWS

Docker

MS SQL Server

MongoDB

Postman

GitHub

Angular

React

Job description

Lead Software Developer - Milton Keynes - Hybrid (2 days in office) - Up to 85K + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + 2 Wellbeing Days + Private Healthcare

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Software Developer to join an award-winning software consultancy serving both the public and private sectors, headquartered in Milton Keynes. The technical team includes over 40 professionals such as Developers, Business Analysts, Software Testers, Product Owners, and Project Managers.

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior or Lead Software Developer eager to make a tangible impact within a growing and successful organization. The company employs over 120 staff and generates a turnover exceeding £25 million.

The company values sharing ideas, encouraging innovation, and supporting creativity. The Lead Software Developer will be involved in all project phases from conception to launch. The environment is relaxed yet professional, with a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office per week.

Lead Software Developer Key Skills:

1. Scaled Agile Planning: Understanding of Agile Framework (SAFe) principles, managing project increments and iterations to achieve business objectives.
2. Team Leadership: Mentoring, guiding, and supporting team members' personal and technical growth. Providing feedback and development opportunities to enhance performance and career progression.
3. Code & Architecture Oversight: Leading code and architecture reviews to uphold high standards and ensure consistency across projects.
4. Quality Assurance: Owning the team's quality output, embedding robust testing, code quality, and system reliability practices.
5. An appreciation and keen interest in AI.

Tech Stack:

1. C# / .NET
2. Unit Testing & Integration Testing
3. CI/CD Pipeline Development (GitHub)
4. Azure or AWS Services (IAM, Lambda, API Gateway)
5. REST APIs, Web API
6. Angular or React
7. SpecFlow for Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD)
8. Postman for API testing and development
9. OpenAPI
10. MS SQL Server (SQL)
11. MongoDB (NoSQL)
12. Docker

While expertise in all technologies is not expected, a strong foundational knowledge and a passion for learning are essential.

We seek an enthusiastic Lead Software Developer with excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and leadership qualities.

We are currently interviewing. Apply now for immediate consideration or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.