Lead Developer – Full Stack
Norwich (Remote with weekly meet-ups – must be locally based)
Salary: (DOE)
An experienced, hands‐on Lead Developer is required to join a growing UK and soon to be Norfolk based SaaS business. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys leading from the front—remaining actively involved in development while managing and mentoring a team of 5–8 developers.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the development function as the team continues to scale. The business is evolving its structure, creating a balance between a core team focused on maintaining and enhancing existing platforms, alongside a new innovation‐focused team driving forward new product development and ideas.
This role offers genuine influence over technical direction, team structure, and best practice within a collaborative, agile environment.
The Role
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5–8 developers, supporting their growth and delivery
* Remain hands‐on, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high‐quality software
* Help shape and scale the development team structure, supporting both maintenance and innovation streams
* Work closely with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions
* Champion clean, maintainable code and modern development practices
* Support agile processes, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
* Contribute to architectural decisions and integration platform development
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong hands‐on experience with C#, .NET, SQL
* Solid front‐end experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
* Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams
* Experience working in Agile environments
* Strong understanding of software architecture and best practices
* Ability to balance hands‐on coding with team leadership responsibilities
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‐technical stakeholders
* Strong problem‐solving skills and attention to detail
* Passion for building high‐quality, user‐focused software
Location Requirements
* Must be based within a commutable distance of Norfolk
* Currently remote, with Norwich meet‐ups once per week
* Flexibility required as office presence may increase over time depending on business needs
What the Business Offers
* Remote‐first working environment
* Flexible working hours
* Pension
* Healthcare
* A genuine opportunity to shape a growing development function
* Clear progression as the team and business continue to scale
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