Technical Lead Developer - 12-Month FTC

Reed Technology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Lead Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership across multiple teams. This role involves defining and delivering technical strategies for transformation initiatives, and mentoring developers while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates must possess extensive experience in .NET/C# and modern software practices, as well as expertise in Azure cloud technologies. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring developers across multiple teams.
• Expertise in .NET/C#, with a strong background in designing, coding, and testing applications.
• Profound understanding of modern software standards and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of modern architecture patterns.
• Expert experience in cloud technologies, preferably Azure.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including CI and CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver technical strategies for major transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Infrastructure, and Development teams.
• Develop and present proof of concepts.
• Utilize specialist knowledge to meet service assessment criteria.
• Lead the successful delivery of technical solutions.
• Mentor and coach development teams.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

.NET/C#

Modern software standards

Domain Driven Design

Microservices

CQRS

Cloud technologies (Azure)

Agile methodologies

Azure DevOps

Job description

Technical Lead Developer

• Location: East Sussex- Hybrid working available
• Job Type: Full-time - 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Annual Salary: up to £73,000 per annum

A new exciting opportunity has become available to an innovative team as a Technical Lead Developer with a focus on technical leadership. This hands‑on role involves significant technical responsibility, leading and planning technical work across large or multiple teams. You will be pivotal in defining and delivering the technical strategy for key transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with both strategic goals and compliance with UK government service standards.

This role offers the chance to significantly impact the technical direction and improve software development practices within an exciting and growing public sector organisation. If you are a seasoned technical developer with a passion for technology and leadership, this is the role for you.

Day‑to‑day of the role:

• Define and deliver technical strategies for major transformation initiatives, making crucial technology decisions across one or more teams.
• Collaborate closely with the Architecture, Infrastructure, and Development teams to ensure a unified approach to solution development.
• Develop and present proof of concepts to demonstrate how appropriate patterns can provide scalable, extensible, and resilient solutions.
• Utilize specialist knowledge to ensure that the technical choices and processes meet the required service assessment criteria.
• Lead the successful delivery of technical solutions through all stages of software development.
• Mentor, coach, lead and enhance the technical capabilities of one or more development teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring developers across multiple teams.
• Expertise in .NET/C#, with a strong background in designing, coding, and testing applications.
• Profound understanding of modern software standards and practices, and the ability to lead their application across teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of modern architecture patterns such as Domain Driven Design, Microservices, and CQRS.
• Expert experience in cloud technologies, preferably Azure (Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, capable of acting as a Scrum Master/Delivery Manager.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including building CI and CD pipelines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.

How to apply:

To apply for the Technical Lead Developer role, please submit your CV to be considered immediately