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
- Adaptable 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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