Lead Web Developer

London & Country Mortgages; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK mortgage broker is looking for a skilled Lead Developer to facilitate the transition to modern systems. You will work remotely with quarterly visits to the Bath office, offering a blend of leadership and hands-on development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in C#, MVC, and SQL, with knowledge in Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies. Enjoy a supportive workplace culture with diverse employee benefits, fostering both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement plus birthday off

Comprehensive employee benefits and support programs

Opportunities for professional and personal development

Discounts and perks via employee comprehensive hub

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, with a focus on back-end technologies.
• Experience leading or mentoring other software engineers.
• Proficient in .NET Framework and .NET 8 for modern application development.

Responsibilities

• Guide the migration from legacy systems to modern architectures.
• Provide technical direction and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Champion agile methodologies and implement new development tools.

Skills

C#

MVC

SQL

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Vue

Agile methodologies

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

LEAD DEVELOPER

Location – Remote working. Visits to our Bath office will be necessary once per quarter.

Fun, rewarding and with the opportunity to develop and grow your career. That’s life with L&C Mortgages, the UK’s leading fee‑free mortgage broker with over 160 awards to its name.

Join us and you’ll be part of a business that takes your progress seriously and wants you to enjoy being part of the L&C family. From ‘The Extra Mile’ colleague nominations – recognising those who go above and beyond, to in‑depth employee assistance and support programmes, comprehensive benefits hub via Perkbox, your birthday off and much more. This is a place that really wants to give you a break on the effort you put in.

The role

As our Lead Developer, you’ll be at the heart of our transformation — guiding our move from legacy .NET Framework systems to modern .NET 8 and Azure‑based architecture. You’ll work closely with project managers, product owners, infrastructure specialists and key business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, to a high standard, and with real business impact.

We’re looking for someone who loves a mix of leadership and hands‑on development. You’ll provide technical direction, review architecture and code, and stay close to the technology – contributing heavily to coding as part of the day‑to‑day and ensuring the team follows best practices and security standards. You’ll also play a vital role in improving how we work, championing agile methodologies, and introducing new tools and techniques that make us better every sprint.

Our technical environment spans a range of modern and established technologies, including .NET (Framework 4.5 through to .NET 8), C#, MVC, Web Services, Function Apps and Azure. On the data side, we use SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos, Azure Storage and message queues. Experience with front‑end technologies like Vue, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS and SASS would also be beneficial, though the role primarily focuses on back‑end development.

FCA certification regime & conduct rules

L&C is authorised and regulated by the FCA and is classified as an Enhanced Firm under the Senior Manager’s and Certification Regime (SM&CR). This role is subject to the 6 FCA Conduct rules and you will be expected to adhere to them at all times. (See below). Any confirmed breaches of the Conduct Rules will be reported to the FCA annually. Should you apply for a Certified role in another financial services firm then L&C may be required to disclose this information in a Regulatory Reference request.

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due care, skill, and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

About you

You’re an experienced software engineer with around seven years in development and proven leadership or mentoring experience. You’re skilled in C#, MVC and SQL, with solid front‑end knowledge across JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS/SASS — and experience with Vue or another modern JavaScript framework is a big plus.

You’re comfortable working in Azure DevOps, with a good understanding of unit testing, mocking and Agile / Scrum methodologies. You know your way around monolithic, microservice and SOA architectures, and you bring a strong grasp of data modelling, secure coding and software design best practices.

A natural communicator and problem‑solver, you can translate technical detail into clear direction and collaborate effortlessly with stakeholders across the business. Detail‑oriented and decisive, you take pride in delivering secure, scalable solutions that make a real impact.

We’re after someone who brings not only technical expertise but also strong people skills — someone who can lead by example, conduct regular one‑to‑ones, and foster a positive, collaborative team culture. You’ll be comfortable communicating with stakeholders across the business, providing clarity on project status, risks and opportunities, and always looking for ways to improve.

Why join L&C?

Working at L&C means being part of an environment of respect and equality. We’re entering an exciting period and it’s a great time to join us. We’re already the UK’s No.1 online mortgage broker but we don’t want to stop there.

As an employee of L&C, you’ll get:

• A starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus your birthday and bank holidays (non‑inclusive of your holiday allowance)
• The challenges and opportunities that make us develop professionally & personally
• Have access to our comprehensive Employee benefit and support schemes, from wellbeing to perks and discounts, we want to give our colleagues the best as thanks for their continued dedication
• Being part of a respectful working environment
• Comprehensive benefits and employee support programmes

At London & Country Mortgages, we are committed to fostering a recruitment and selection process that is inherently diverse and inclusive. We believe in the strength that comes from a variety of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, and we actively seek to create an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel welcome and valued. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a goal; it is a fundamental part of our organisational culture, driving us to continuously enhance our practices to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to contribute and thrive within our community.