Lead Developer with full stack development experience (Python, legacy PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CI/ CD, AWS etc) is sought by a market leading PaaS organsiation based in central Manchester.
With recent investment this organisation this Lead Developer will play a crucial role in re-platforming and driving automation and cloud best practice (AWS) offering high level of autonomy.
As the team scales and adds additional platform functionality this Lead Developer will work closely with department heads to develop a technical roadmap stepping up into a head of engineering and then an operational CTO offering excellent progression.
This role would suit a Lead Developer with team mentorship skills looking for more autonomy and a clear progression pathway.
This company support real commitment to a healthy work life balance with hybrid, flexible working alongside a collaborative, autonomous team culture.
This Lead Developer based near Manchester should have most of the following key skills
- full stack development experience (ideally with PHP & Python skills but polyglot engineers also welcome)
- Experience building and supporting web applications in AWS
- Cloud native architecture experience
- Solid pipeline automation skills (CI/CD)
- Test driven development experience
- Proven team mentorship skills
- Ability to shape a technical strategy
- Experience working in a Product or PaaS environment
In return this Lead Developer based near Manchester will receive:
- Generous starting salary depending on experience
- Bonus scheme
- Short working week with flexible working hours
- Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
- Great progression opportunities
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Regular salary reviews
- A well-structured training scheme with external certifications
So if you are a Lead Developer who is looking to play a lead role in shaping the technical output of a successful, scaling organisation please apply now to be considered and for further info.
Lead Developer
Manchester
Python, PHP, AWS, serverless architecture JavaScript, CI, CD, Test driven development
Lead Developer
SF Recruitment
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A market-leading PaaS organization in central Manchester is seeking a Lead Developer with full stack development experience, including Python, legacy PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript.
- The role involves re-platforming and driving automation and cloud best practices (AWS) with a high level of autonomy and excellent progression opportunities.
- Candidates should have proven team mentorship skills and experience in building web applications in AWS, with a focus on cloud-native architecture and CI/CD.
- The position offers a generous starting salary depending on experience, along with a bonus scheme and flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Applicants should ideally have several years of relevant experience and will benefit from 30 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and a structured training scheme.