Lead Developer

Salary: £65,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in software development, including previous experience in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate development teams in delivering large-scale projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• An understanding of application security best practices and regulations.
• Essential experience with C# .NET / .NET Core.
• Essential experience with ASP.NET.
• Essential experience with Entity Framework.
• Essential experience with SQL Server.
• Highly desirable experience with Domain Driven Design.
• Highly desirable experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.
• You must be committed to relocating to Australia and living in Perth long term.
• You must be eligible for an Australian employer-sponsored skilled visa, including meeting skills assessment, English language, health, and character requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the software development team in planning, designing, prototyping, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions that align with project requirements.
• Provide accurate development estimates to support project planning and realistic timelines.
• Establish and maintain high standards of software quality, including coding practices, testing, and documentation.
• Manage the performance, development, and capability of developers through regular meetings, feedback, and development planning.
• Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to ensure software solutions meet business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Assist the development team in identifying and resolving impediments to maintain momentum and efficiency.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback.
• Drive high-quality outcomes through effective testing, debugging, and CI/CD practices.
• Create and maintain up-to-date technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and transparency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices to improve development practices.

Technologies:

• ASP.NET
• C#
• CI/CD
• Support
• JavaScript
• React
• SQL
• Security
• Vue
• DDD
• Architect

More:

We are Civmec, an integrated, multi-disciplinary heavy engineering and construction provider serving the metals and minerals, oil and gas, infrastructure, and marine and defence markets. Based at our purpose-built facility in Henderson, just south of Perth, Western Australia, we deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions on major industrial and defence projects across Australia. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site role, and we provide visa sponsorship plus full relocation support for UK-based .NET developers with team leadership experience who are ready to relocate. Our support includes sponsored visa fees, migration assistance, one-way flights, temporary accommodation, a relocation allowance, and practical settling-in help. We offer an inclusive workplace with a supportive management team, a Reward and Recognition program, and benefits including employer superannuation contributions, income protection insurance, novated leasing, discounted private health insurance and holiday travel, ongoing professional development, and genuine career progression.

last updated 31 week of 2026