Lead Developer

Salary: £47,000 - 87,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in software development, particularly with .Net and C#
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Proficiency in a wide range of technical systems
• Experience in agile methodologies
• Ability to identify appropriate technology and approaches for projects
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to continuous development and knowledge sharing

Responsibilities:

• Guide the ways in which the team works
• Identify appropriate technologies and decide when software should be written
• Contribute to the developer community
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the team
• Promote knowledge sharing and the adoption of good practices
• Provide governance and identify metrics for reporting and decision-making

Technologies:

• C#
• ASP.NET
• Cloud
• Support

More:

We are a dynamic team within the Department for Transport, focused on delivering cutting-edge digital and data services. Our Lead Developer role offers a competitive salary range of £57,515 - £80,400 along with a Civil Service pension, employer contributions of 28.97%, and a Digital and Data allowance of up to £22,885. We prioritize flexible working options, offering a work-life balance conducive to both personal and professional growth. Join us in our Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, or Swansea locations and be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to excellence and innovation.

last updated 32 week of 2026