Development Lead

🚀 We're thrilled to announce that our award-winning client is on a mission to find a skilled Development Lead! 🎯

🌟 They've revolutionised the B2B software game, with their solutions empowering over 100,000 businesses globally. From small start-ups to industry giants, they've got the tech that drives success.

⌛️ But they're not resting on their laurels. They're constantly evolving, adapting, and pushing the boundaries of innovation. That's why they need a Development Lead who's ready to join their team and help launch their ground-breaking new platform.

Salary: Up to £80k + great perks

Location: Based in city centre Manchester (Applicants MUST be based in the UK without visa/sponsorship requirements)

While collaborating closely with the Associate Director and other senior executives, you will manage a team of developers to ensure smooth project execution from analysis to delivery, aligning with business objectives.

What else will you be doing?

• Take immediate ownership of the entire lifecycle of delivery from conception to launch
• Oversee payroll solutions and ensure new features are successful
• Ensure your team is happy & working optimally with development practices implemented when appropriate
• Work alongside the product owner in spotting potential risks and help to solve
• Assure smooth operation by reducing dependencies between the solutions.
• Effectively communicate objectives for line reports that are understood by all involved
• Nurture your team and set goals so they remain happy and content in the role
• Remain aware of the wider industry and introduce trendy tactics if appropriate
• Maintaining and improve software quality for features built (TDD, Pairing, Peer Review, Static Analysis).
• Provide fidelity estimates to the product owner based on the stage of the development lifecycle.
• Work with BA’s to elaborate on requirements
• Collaborate with QAs

Core skills needed:

• Experience leading software teams with demonstrable line management skills that can nurture figures and help them reach goals
• Hands-on experience with dev practices that can lead others
• A background using back-end tech (C# Azure Functions / Framework / SQL Server and/or front-end development in React or similar)
• Familiar with Azure and logic
• Proven communicator to your team and stakeholders that can negotiate, inspire and influence
• Born motivator that can bring the best out of people
• A detail-oriented person that is aware of maintenance costs etc.

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch today.