Lead Developer (ASP.Net, C#, AWS, SQL Server, React)

Manchester
9 months ago
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Lead Developer (ASP.Net, C#, AWS, SQL Server, React) – Manchester – £75,000 - Hybrid/Remote – Competitive benefits including salary reviews, Discounts, Financial protection, 25 days bank holiday + 8 days bank holiday + more!

Work for an impactful business on a meaningful mission
You will take the technical lead of an exciting new team – the right type of candidate for this role is being seriously considered, you can train skills!
You will lead an enterprise level and highly scalable team who’s software underpins the success of the company 
The Role
During this role, you will take the technical lead on the development of a brand new serverless suite of products that underpin the central success of the business. They are at a point whereby they are ready to change up the manual adding of new features etc. to the existing large product which spans over decades. It’s time to rip it up and rebuild it – from the ground up. You will play a pivotal role in driving the success of your team through technical guidance and collaboration.

In addition to the technical leadership side, you will also work in alignment with the Engineering Manager and your role will include accountability, coaching and mentoring other developers and implementing ownership. You will strive to implement excellent standards and contribute to the ethos of continual learning, development and improvement.
 
Skills:

Net, C#, AWS, SQL Server, React
Hands on development and coding experience
Experience of working with an Engineering manager to set the technical direction, establish industry best practices etc.
Ensure project execution and the delivery of projects.
Push forward the emerging technologies in the industry – advocate for them in line with project goals.
Push your team to be the best that they can be – growth plans and foster a positive team 
The Company

The company themselves are breaking industry barriers. There is no red tape here with regards to making any decisions – instead you will get buckets full of support and ways to ensure that decisions are got over the line in line with all objectives.

Their employees are at the heart of everything that they do – they care about having a positive impact on their customers, the planet and their employees. Their software is robust in their industry and they have grown over 3-4 decades by 75% each year. They are an award-winning business about to take the business to the next level and what they need now, is talented and experienced people to join them!

Lead Developer (ASP.Net, C#, AWS, SQL Server, React) – Manchester – £75,000 - Hybrid/Remote – Competitive benefits including salary reviews, Discounts, Financial protection, 25 days bank holiday + 8 days bank holiday + more

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