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
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year