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Lead Developer

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Norfolk

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Lead Developer – Full Stack

Norwich (Remote with weekly meet-ups - must be locally based)
Salary: £60–75k (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

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    Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5–8 developers, supporting their growth and delivery

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    Remain hands-on, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software

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    Help shape and scale the development team structure, supporting both maintenance and innovation streams

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    Work closely with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions

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    Champion clean, maintainable code and modern development practices

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    Support agile processes, sprint planning, and continuous improvement

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    Contribute to architectural decisions and integration platform development

Skills & Experience Required

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    Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, SQL

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    Solid front-end experience with JavaScript / TypeScript

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    Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams

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    Experience working in Agile environments

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    Strong understanding of software architecture and best practices

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    Ability to balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities

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    Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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    Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

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    Passion for building high-quality, user-focused software

Location Requirements

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    Must be based within a commutable distance of Norfolk

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    Currently remote, with Norwich meet-ups once per week

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    Flexibility required as office presence may increase over time depending on business needs

What the Business Offers

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    Remote-first working environment

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    Flexible working hours

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    Pension

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    Healthcare

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    A genuine opportunity to shape a growing development function

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    Clear progression as the team and business continue to scale

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