Software Technical Lead

Reed; England; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service body is seeking a Software Technical Lead to manage development teams and deliver strategic software projects. This role emphasizes modern software practices such as .NET and Azure development in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have experience in leading teams, strong technical skills, and a commitment to agile practices. The position is associated with a 6-month fixed-term contract and offers competitive benefits including a civil service pension and 25 days of leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

35-hour working week with flexitime

Competitive parental leave

Civil Service Pension

Access to Edenred benefits portal

Qualifications

• Significant experience with Microsoft development technologies including .NET & C#.
• Broad knowledge of architecture patterns like Domain Driven Design and Microservices.
• Proficiency in Agile and DevOps principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects across development teams.
• Apply robust architecture principles including Microservices and Domain Driven Design.
• Coach and mentor team members in development skills.

Skills

Microsoft .NET

C#

Microservices

Domain Driven Design

Agile

DevOps

Microsoft Azure

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

React.js

Angular

RESTful APIs

Job description

Software Technical Lead - Software Developer

• Annual Salary:£66,970 to £90,000 per annum (Pro Rata)
• Location:Brighton/hybrid (6 days per month in the office)
• Job Type:6-month Fixed term contract

A new exciting Technical Lead position has become available, to join a growing public service body operating within the civil service. This role is ideal for someone passionate about modern software development, eager to lead transformational projects, and skilled in .NET, C#, and Azure development. You will play a crucial role in guiding development teams and maintaining hands‑on involvement in building enterprise web‑based solutions. This role is on an initial 6-month Fixed Term Contract with strong possibility of extension afterwards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead technical aspects across development teams to deliver key strategic initiatives while engaging in hands‑on development.
• Apply robust architecture principles such as Microservices, Domain Driven Design (DDD), and Eventing/Messaging.
• Coach and mentor team members in advanced development skills and architecture principles.
• Collaborate in a cloud‑first environment, focusing on Microsoft Azure technologies to build scalable and robust applications.
• Maintain a balance of home and office work, fostering a collaborative and learning‑oriented team environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience with Microsoft development technologies, including Microsoft .NET & C#.
• Broad knowledge of modern architecture patterns such as Domain Driven Design, Microservices, and Event‑based messaging systems.
• Proficiency in Agile and DevOps principles.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
• Strong understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Blazor/Web Assembly.
• In‑depth knowledge of OOD, SOLID principles, GoF Design Patterns, and relational databases, particularly SQL Server.
• Experience in building RESTful APIs.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working model and flexible working patterns.
• 35‑hour working week with flexitime.
• Competitive parental leave.
• Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
• Access to Edenred benefits portal offering discounts on retail, gym, tech, and restaurants, plus a cycle to work scheme.

Please submit your CV to apply and be considered immediately.