Lead Web Developer

Salary: £65,000 - 105,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for an experienced web developer with a strong background in building modern, web-based applications and services.
• We welcome applicants with a degree in IT or a software-related subject such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in an Agile environment, such as Scrum, is required.
• Agile qualifications would be beneficial.
• We would like experience with relevant technologies such as SQL Server, MariaDB, C#, and related tools.
• Strong development experience in C# and Angular is required.
• We expect solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• We are looking for experience in object-oriented design.
• Experience with SQL, RDBMS, and web interfaces to databases and business systems is important.
• Experience with JBoss, Apache, and IIS would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of Windows and Solaris, or a similar Unix-like operating system, is required.
• Understanding of architectural design methodologies and dependencies is important.
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

• We design and develop new web solutions aligned with management direction and our roadmap, including new tools and products.
• We manage the implementation of web development projects, including liaising with hosting partners.
• We propose architectural designs and solutions to keep our systems relevant, reliable, and performant.
• We present designs to internal and external stakeholders for review.
• We collaborate with Lead Developers to ensure consistency across our applications.
• We provide recommendations for enhancements to our services that improve the user experience.
• We keep up to date with technological advances and apply them where appropriate.
• We carry out regular code reviews to maintain style, content, and quality standards.
• We maintain user-friendly websites and web services, ensuring accessibility, optimisation, and fast download times.
• We develop new internal operating processes to improve working practices.
• We ensure consistent and accurate use of estimation methodologies for planned work.
• We improve existing pages and forms to enhance usability and meet customer expectations.
• We develop and maintain internal systems.
• We investigate problems and issues with our services and determine whether they are internal or external.
• We support and mentor junior members of the team.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Angular
• C#
• CSS
• Support
• JBoss
• JavaScript
• MariaDB
• SQL
• Unix
• Web
• Windows
• Cloud

More:

We are Warwick Employment Group (WEG), the commercial and recruitment department of the University of Warwick, and we are seeking an experienced Lead Web Developer to join our internal Software Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a brand-new platform from the ground up, working in a collaborative team that values well-designed software and thoughtful engineering. We offer a salary of £40,000 to £46,000, an excellent pension scheme, 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, and hybrid working with genuine flexibility. We are part of a well-established commercial group with national and international coverage, including an HE-focused international job board, franchise brands across 20 UK universities, and specialist recruitment divisions.

last updated 33 week of 2026