Software Engineering Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Software Development Team Lead to guide a growing team of developers. This role offers hands-on leadership and management opportunities, focusing on full-stack development using technologies like PHP and Node.js. The position provides a competitive salary and a growth-oriented environment near Leicester.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great benefits package

Investment in training

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Full Stack Software Developer with management experience.
• Previous experience leading small teams within software development.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, Node.js, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four software developers.
• Perform hands-on leadership while being a task expert.
• Maintain software development quality and agile practices.

Skills

Node.JS

SQL

PHP

Postgres

GIT

Agile Software Development

Leadership

Job description

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loughborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Software Development Team Lead

Competitive + Great Benefits Package

Excellent opportunity for a Full Stack Software Developer with management and leadership experience to join a strong and stable company going through an exciting period of growth in a varied and interesting role.

It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to grow. This company invest heavily in training and have a strong record of internal progression and promotions. They are one of the largest manufacturers in the UK and offer great long-term stability. Through team growth, they are looking for a Software Development Manager to join their team!

In this hands-on role you will lead a team of four software developers, while being a task expert. This is a hybrid working role based in Leicester.

The ideal candidate will be a full stack software developer with leadership and management experience. You will have experience working in Node.JS, SQL, PHP, Postgres, GIT and Agile Software Development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a worldwide brand in a varied and interesting role that will offer long term progression opportunities.

The role:

*Leading a team of 4 Software Developers

*Hands on leadership role

*Full-Stack Software Development

The person:

*Experienced Full Stack Software Developer

*Previous experience leading small teams within software / management experience

*Experience working with PHP, Node.js, Full Stack development, SQL (Postgres beneficial), CSS, GIT, and experience in agile software development

*Live a commutable distance from Leicester and happy to be on site 2 to 3 days per week