Software Developer Team Lead

BW Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Leeds is looking for a Software Development Team Lead to combine hands-on coding with leadership. You will guide a team of developers, oversee projects, and mentor new talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ASP.NET Core and Agile methodologies. Offering a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, this role allows for hybrid working and aims to foster professional development through continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

35 hour working week

Free on-site parking

27 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a multi-skilled development team.
• 3+ years of experience with ASP.Net Core (C#).
• 2+ years of experience with a reactive JavaScript framework.
• 3+ years of experience in Agile team environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the development team.
• Design and develop web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Enhance existing applications with new features.
• Lead Scrum and Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Leadership

ASP.NET Core (C#)

JavaScript (Vue.js, Vuetify)

Agile methodologies

Object-oriented design

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

As a Software Development Team Lead, you\'ll combine hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver applications and systems that drive impact across the business. Leading a talented group of developers and testers, you\'ll provide technical direction, oversee resources, and support professional growth through mentoring and training. You\'ll work on Agile projects that are critical to our success, designing and building web applications, APIs, and automated solutions that improve processes for both internal teams and external stakeholders. Alongside shaping solutions and championing best practice, you\'ll play a key role in defining architectures and keeping the team at the forefront of new technologies. This is a role where you\'ll balance leadership with innovation: guiding your team, solving complex problems, and helping to push technology forward to deliver value for the business. What sets us apart? We\'re proud to be named Investors in People \u2018Employer of the Year\u2019 2024 (Gold) - and for good reason. Our accredited and award-winning learning and development programme supports your growth at every stage of your career. You\'ll benefit from job security, clear progression opportunities, and a generous package of financial rewards and colleague benefits.

What you will be doing

• Providing technical leadership to a team of developers and testers, ensuring the delivery of real value to the business
• Line managing the team, allocating resources effectively and supporting their growth
• Identifying training needs, overseeing in-house training, and mentoring team members to build capability
• Designing and developing new web applications for both internal and external stakeholders using ASP.Net
• Creating and supporting RESTful APIs to enable seamless integrations
• Writing high-quality, maintainable, and well-structured code
• Enhancing and extending existing applications and websites with new features and functionality
• Ensuring all projects and applications comply with data protection and security standards
• Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and applying them to improve practices
• Leading and managing Scrum and Agile ceremonies, driving collaboration and progress
• Championing best practice in coding, architecture, and delivery
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues to help them develop their skills
• Collaborating on the discussion, design, and definition of solutions and system architectures
• 2+ years of experience of leading a multi-skilled development team
• 3+ years of experience with ASP.Net Core (C#)
• 2+ years of experience with a reactive JavaScript framework (experience with Vue.js and Vuetify is desirable)
• 3+ years of experience working within an Agile team environment
• 1+ year of experience with ORMs (Entity Framework desirable)
• Strong understanding and practical application of object-oriented design principles, including SOLID
• Proven ability to problem-solve independently and proactively
• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive mindset, with an eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Knowledge or experience of microservices (desirable)
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps (desirable)

About the role

BW Legal isn\'t your average law firm. As a Gold-accredited Investors in People employer, we\'re proud of our supportive, high-performing IT Development team. You will report directly to the Development Manager and lead one of our teams, working alongside our Testing Team Manager. We\'re committed to providing comprehensive training, ongoing development, and meaningful recognition to help every colleague thrive.

Ready to lead? We\'re hiring a Software Development Team Lead to drive our development excellence. Guide a talented team, tackle complex challenges, and grow your leadership skills. Competitive salary + benefits package, 35 hours per week

• Hybrid working option: 50/50 home/office split
• Monday to Friday
• Shifts of either 8am-3.30pm, 8.30am-4pm or 9am-4.30pm (your shift will be agreed at offer stage)

Location

Our Leeds office. You\'ll be based at our modern office in Leeds, conveniently located just off Junction 3 of the M621. For those driving, we offer free on-site parking, making commuting by car hassle-free. We\'re also well connected by public transport, with major bus routes stopping outside the office. Leeds Train Station is a short walk away, and we provide secure cycle storage.

Benefits

Rewarding your commitment and success Our people are at the heart of our business, which is why Your BW Rewards offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being. These benefits include:

• 35 hour working week
• Hybrid working: 50/50 home/office balance
• Free on-site parking
• 27 days of annual leave + bank holidays, plus paid leave on your birthday and additional paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year\'s Eve when falling on a weekday
• Flexible holiday policy: use, buy and sell up to 5 days of holiday, with length of service-based augmentation and some holiday allowance usable by the hour
• Extra holiday for length of service: 1 extra day earned after 2nd, 3rd and 4th year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Business-casual dress code
• Annual financial rewards: Be Here at BW bonuses based on attendance and punctuality
• Death in service benefit: 6 times annual salary
• Income protection: 75% of salary for up to two years (eligibility criteria apply)
• Employee discounts and shopping benefits
• Contributory pension scheme
• Learning and development allowances and professional qualifications support
• Healthcare: gym membership, on-site GP, virtual GP, physiotherapist, health cash back plan
• Employee assistance programme and early health-intervention support

BW Legal is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and thrive in our welcoming and exciting culture. Join us and be part of our success!