Lead .NET Developer

A UK SaaS company with a customer-centric ethos are investing in and scaling their automated software solutions!

As part of this growth, a brand new role has come about for a commercially minded problem solver to influence the next phase of one of their flagship products that supports over 100,000 people across 5000 organisations.

**This role is offered on a remote basis with the additional flexibility of an optional 9 day fortnight.

Why work for this business?

They’re a private TechForGood company who put a strong focus on professional development offering various career growth pathways whilst working in a supportive working environment.

Over the past 4 years, they have grown from a team of 20 to 250 and have quadrupled their profits and they plan to replicate this success over the upcoming years. They work across a range of practices within a specific sector, and the use of technology makes a genuine difference in people's lives. 

The purpose of a Lead .Net Developer in this team…

This person is to lead by example in the development of one of the companies biggest SaaS products. By being a role model for others in the team, this will ensure that the team functions smoothly, delivers high-quality software, and continuously improves.

You will consider the long term roadmap, focus on adding value to the product all whilst making it more user friendly and scalable!   

What your day to day will look like…

• As a Lead Developer, you’ll be responsible for three Software Developers and you’ll report directly into the Engineering Manager.
• You’ll work in a hands on capacity developing Full Stack solutions using C#, .Net Core, ASP.NET, SQL, Javascript & Azure.
• You’ll advocate for best practices, efficiency, and champion positive culture within the engineering team.
• You will participate in design and planning sessions, create and maintain appropriate documentation, and stay updated with new technical concepts in software development.
• Sharing your discoveries and knowledge with the wider engineering team will be important, as will collaborating with team members throughout the development lifecycle. 

Experience required

• Commercial experience using C#, .Net Core, ASP.NET, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SQL, & Azure.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, and best practices
• Clear examples of where you have played a Lead role. This could mean you are already in a Lead Developer position or could be a Senior who is ready to take the next step.
• Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
• Ability to manage projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. 

Salary & Overall package

• Basic salary of up to £70,000
• 28 Days annual leave + public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Enhanced company pension
• Company bonus scheme
• Company share options
• Above industry standard sick pay
• Income protection
• Private health insurance cash plan
• Life assurance

Next Steps? 

If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other .NET Developer positions I have around the Newcastle Upon Tyne area that may also be a good match for you then give me a shout on /catch me on LinkedIn " Jessica Blackburn