Lead Developer
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 * 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 * Flexible working hours * Pension * Healthcare * A genuine opportunity to shape a growing development function * Clear progression as the team and business continue to scale