16 of 16 Lead Developer Jobs in the North West

Lead .NET Developer £90,000 + Bonus Chester (Hybrid) ShortList Recruitment are working with a market-leading software company to recruit a Lead .NET Developer to help drive an exciting transformation programme. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a small but growing development team in modernising legacy desktop systems into … by example, this is an opportunity to shape both the product and the engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: Architect and deliver full-stack solutions using modern .NET and JavaScript frameworks Lead the migration of legacy (WinForms/WPF) applications to web and cloud platforms Design and implement secure, scalable and maintainable cloud-native applications Define and uphold coding standards, design … .NET Core, SQL Frontend: JavaScript/TypeScript with React, Angular or Vue.js DevOps: Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines Nice to Have: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Microservices, API design The Lead .NET Developer role offers up to £90,000, plus annual bonus and benefits. You’ll work in a hybrid model (2 days a week onsite in Chester), commutable More ❯

Lead Frontend Developer | £80k | Wigan Hybrid | Tech4Good G.Digital are buzzing to be working with a seriously forward-thinking eCommerce brand who are about to give their entire front end a glow-up, we’re talking full replatform to Next.js, powered by TypeScript, Tailwind, and top-tier design. They’re building the future of online retail: faster sites, smarter … journeys, and genuinely slick customer experiences, and now they need a Lead Developer to take the reins. The Role You’ll be steering the frontend rebuild from the ground up — leading a small but sharp dev team, shaping the new architecture, and setting the standards for clean, scalable, lightning-fast code. This is your chance to make a … off 📚 Personal development fund (training, tools, conferences – your call) 🚴 Bike to Work & Wellhub schemes 🎉 A genuinely creative, collaborative team where your ideas actually land If you’re ready to lead a full-scale Next.js + TypeScript replatform and make something seriously cool then drop me a message. Lead Frontend Developer | £80k | Wigan Hybrid | Tech4Good More ❯

Lead C#.Net Software Developer (C#, ASP.NET/.Net Core , SQL Server) This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week onsite near to Crewe, Cheshire. My client are an innovative software development company delivering mission-critical Azure hosted software in their respected sector. Their collaborative and fast paced environment utilises Agile methodologies to deliver cutting edge solutions … for their diverse customer base. They are seeking Lead C#.Net Software Developers to join their dynamic and innovative software development team. You will play a critical role in the development of their proprietary software applications. They are currently building Software Development squads so you will be the Lead Developer for one of the squads. The ideal candidate More ❯

Lead Java Developer - Manchester We are working with a scaling company, who are looking for a Lead Java Developer to join their team to work alongside the Product Owner. You will be 100% hand's on, whilst leading a team and managing technical aspects. 3 days a week in the office, 2 days WFH Technical Stack More ❯

Lead Full Stack PHP Developer - Preston Lead Full Stack PHP Developer, with excellent Laravel, PHP, JavaScript (ideally Vue.JS) & Cloud (AWS or Azure) experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. Containerisation, TDD or .NET skills would be a bonus. Due to investment and a pipeline of brand-new green field work, they need a … Lead Full Stack Developer to join the team. It is a true full-stack development role!! They would also take somebody stronger/has a preference for back-end development if needed. The role will involve several software engineering projects, including taking an old legacy system and building a brand new one over the next 18 months. Essential … Experience with security, form validation, XSS prevention, database security, session management, input validation and other OWASP guidelines You will be able to be part of something special. As the Lead, you will be given so much autonomy, and it is a true green field project. Job responsibilities include: * Take the lead on projects, developing new software solutions to More ❯

We are looking for an experienced Lead Development Specialist to join a growing IT Development team in Manchester in the Insurance space. This role will suit a highly skilled developer with strong leadership qualities, keen to guide a team in delivering high-quality solutions within the Microsoft technology stack. As the Lead Developer, you will provide … technical expertise, mentor junior developers (including offshore colleagues), and play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-level applications across a diverse range of projects. Key Responsibilities Lead the team in implementing technical solutions using modern development practices. Define and deliver system designs, contributing to IT roadmaps and transformation initiatives. Write scalable, testable, and efficient code while setting More ❯

for pricing and policy documents, alongside Microsoft .NET Framework, MVC, and .NET Core for web development, as well as Web APIs and service-oriented architecture for system integrations. The Lead Developer will collaborate closely with multiple teams—including Business Requirements, Actuarial, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure—to design, build, and support applications that meet business objectives. This is a … with particular exposure to pricing systems such as Rulebook, and will work closely with actuarial and pricing teams to ensure technical alignment with business logic and models. Key Responsibilities Lead the development team in implementing the company’s technology vision, applying modern development practices and frameworks. Design, plan, and document comprehensive technical specifications for system solutions; contribute to the More ❯

Lead Java Engineer £80,000 + bonus and benefits packages. Hybrid- Spring Gardens, Manchester- 3 days in office Oliver Bernard are partnering with a well-established digital product company based in Manchester who are looking for a Lead Java Engineer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for some hands-on technical leadership to shape … You will take ownership of technical direction and work closely with both the product and engineering teams to uphold high-quality engineering practices. If you have experience as a Lead Java Engineer, with a passion for cloud technology and clean code, get in touch for more information. Lead Java Engineer- Manchester- £80k More ❯

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per Week Salary : £80,000 About the Role As part of a strategic shift from vendor dependency to in-house development, we are seeking a Lead Development Specialist to take technical ownership of core financial systems. You will technically lead a small but growing team … with the enterprise architect and architecture team to ensure robust design and delivery of scalable, high-performing systems. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis functions. Lead Technically and mentor a team of 4 (1 BA, 3 Developers) and support their ongoing development. Own and enhance in-house financial and insurance data systems, previously supported by More ❯

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per Week Salary : £80,000 Overview: Lead and guide a development team in designing and delivering insurance-based solutions using the Microsoft technology stack (.NET Framework, .NET Core, MVC, Web APIs, SOA). This role focuses on translating business needs into high-quality, scalable applications while … driving best practices and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development team in implementing modern, efficient, and secure solutions aligned with company strategy. Design and document technical specifications, contribute to IT roadmap initiatives, and ensure quality delivery through code reviews and testing. Collaborate with Business Relationship Directors, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure teams to design and support business-critical applications. More ❯

Lead Development Specialist - Hybrid Manchester Location : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per WeekSalary : £80,000About the RoleAs part of a strategic shift from vendor dependency to in-house development, we are seeking a Lead Development Specialist to take technical ownership of core financial systems. You will technically lead a small but growing team, bringing critical applications … closely with the enterprise architect and architecture team to ensure robust design and delivery of scalable, high-performing systems.Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across development, integration, and analysis functions. Lead Technically and mentor a team of 4 (1 BA, 3 Developers) and support their ongoing development. Own and enhance in-house financial and insurance data systems, previously supported by More ❯

Position: Lead Azure Developer - Acturis API/Insurance products MS Stack - Developing frontend applications Salary: 80k-90k GBP Industry: Financial Services - Insurance Remote: 1 day in the office per month Location: Bristol or London If you're Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working with Acturis API and you're looking to join a small team of engineers, for More ❯

Position: Lead Azure Developer - Acturis API/Insurance products MS Stack - Developing frontend applications Salary: 80k-90k GBP Industry: Financial Services - Insurance Remote: 1 day in the office per month Location: Bristol or London If you're Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working with Acturis API and you're looking to join a small team of engineers, for More ❯

Position: Lead Azure Developer - Acturis API/Insurance products MS Stack - Developing frontend applications Salary: 80k-90k GBP Industry: Financial Services - Insurance Remote: 1 day in the office per month Location: Bristol or London If you're Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working with Acturis API and you're looking to join a small team of engineers, for More ❯

Position: Lead Azure Developer - Acturis API/Insurance products MS Stack - Developing frontend applications Salary: 80k-90k GBP Industry: Financial Services - Insurance Remote: 1 day in the office per month Location: Bristol or London If you're Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working with Acturis API and you're looking to join a small team of engineers, for More ❯

Position: Lead Azure Developer - Acturis API/Insurance products MS Stack - Developing frontend applications Salary: 80k-90k GBP Industry: Financial Services - Insurance Remote: 1 day in the office per month Location: Bristol or London If you're Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working with Acturis API and you're looking to join a small team of engineers, for More ❯