2 of 2 Lead Developer Jobs in Tyne and Wear

Job Title: Senior Development Lead Reports To: Engineering DirectorSite: Newcastle - three/four days a month in the office with a small team of developersRate: £600 to £650 per dayIR35 status: INSIDE - so paid through an umbrellaStatus - British or ILR (Indefinite leave to remain) in the UK is eesentialSector - Utilities or Energy experience essential Role Overview We are seeking … an experienced Senior Development Lead to manage a small, highly skilled development team responsible for delivering software changes, resolving support tickets, and implementing configuration updates.You will work closely with Project Managers, senior stakeholders, and other Development Leads in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, ensuring delivery excellence and technical quality. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and … improve development processes to ensure efficiency. Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment processes. Ensure compliance with security and quality standards. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience in a Development Lead or Senior Developer role. Strong technical background in: C#.NET Oracle & SQL RabbitMQ (or similar messaging technologies) Experience managing small teams in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills More ❯

Newcastle office is centrally located and serves as a hub for cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and leadership teams. Candidate profile Reporting to a Software Engineering Manager, the Lead Backend Engineer will serve as the technical authority for backend development—setting architectural direction, shaping engineering practices, and driving continuous improvement across tools and delivery processes.While remaining hands-on More ❯