Lead Developer Jobs in the South East

1 to 25 of 28 Lead Developer Jobs in the South East

Lead .Net Software Developer

Milton Keynes / Hybrid, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
hireful
Are you a hands-on Lead or Senior .Net Developer ready to shape architecture and guide talented developers? Want a hybrid role with 3 days WFH? This is your chance to stay close to the code while making key technical decisions that drive real business impact. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team building cutting-edge products … with the support, tools, and flexibility to thrive. Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .Net Developer, Software Engineering Manager, Senior Full Stack Developer, Lead .Net Developer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior C# Developer Salary: £65k - £75k base + Bonus Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private healthcare, life assurance More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65000 - £75000/annum £65k - £75k base + Bonus
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Lead Developer

milton keynes, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Roc Search
Lead Developer- Permanent- Northampton (Hybrid Working)- £55k Roc Search are currently recruiting for a Lead Developer to join our client in Northampton on a permanent basis to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidates will have 10+ years in professional software development, including client-facing projects, with 5+ years in PHP and Laravel. This role More ❯
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LEAD Developer TALL Stack High-Growth SaaS

Richmond, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Robert Half
LEAD Developer - Laravel | High-Growth SaaS | Hybrid (London) THIS IS A LEAD Developer Role Essential: Proven experience working with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face) or applied AI projects. Nice to have: Broader AI/ML exposure, such as model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, or integration into production systems. Join a profitable, fast-growing SaaS company More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Lead C# Developer .Net Azure - InsurTech

Reigate, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server Ltd
Lead C# Developer/Software Engineer (C# .Net Core Azure) Reigate/WFH to £95k Are you a backend focussed C# technologist looking for an opportunity to work on cutting edge SaaS technology? You could be progressing your career in a senior hands-on role at a global InsurTech. As a Lead C# Developer you will … modern microservices You have experience of leading technical projects and promoting best practices You have excellent written and verbal communication skills What's in it for you: As a Lead C# Developer you will earn a competitive salary package including: Salary to £95k Bonus (c20%) 25 days holiday (and ability to buy more) Pension, Health Care, Life Assurance … Enhanced maternity/paternity packages Professional training and career development Hybrid work from home (x2 days office) Apply now to find out more about this Lead C# Developer/Software Engineer (C# .Net Core Azure) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 per annum
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Lead Software Developer

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Copello
Lead Software Developer Systems Simulation & Experimentation Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge simulation and experimentation environments that shape the future of defence systems? Were looking for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team inSystems Simulation & Experimentation, creating innovative solutions that deliver an end-to-end representation … Location: Hybrid (34 days per week on-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 (plus bonus and excellent benefits) Security: British Citizenship & ability to obtain clearance required What youll do: Lead a small software team developing synthetic environments and simulation components. Work with C++ and C# to build advanced, real-time systems. Collaborate with project leads, simulation architects and multi More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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Lead Software Developer in Test

South East London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
TEN10 SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Join Ten10 as a Lead Software Developer in Test Job Type: Permanent Location: London (Hybrid working with occasional client travel) At Ten10, we're transforming how businesses deliver high-quality software, and were looking for a Lead Software Developer in Test (Lead SDET) to play a pivotal role in that transformation. If you're a … seasoned technologist with a deep understanding of software testing and automationand the leadership skills to mentor teams and guide clients through complex challengesthis is your opportunity to lead from the front. ?? Important: All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. Why Ten10? Were one of the UKs leading independent consultancies in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, DevOps, and RPAtrusted by … technologies. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working and a flexible approach that supports your lifestyle. About the Role This role designed is for individuals who want toown technical delivery, lead teams, and build lasting client relationships. As a Lead SDET, you will: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable automation solutions across multiple projects and clients. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Senior / Lead Software Developer

West Sussex, South East, United Kingdom
Spectrum It Recruitment Limited
Senior/Lead Software Developer required by a successful software company with an international client base. This is a hands on, Technical Lead level role. The technical focus is 'full stack' working with C# and Angular 17. The Senior/Lead Software Developer will be responsible for Full stack development with C# and Angular … core SaaS product Driving the product development in conjunction with the wider team and business Mentoring and upskilling less experienced developers in the team - specifically on Angular Taking the lead on architectural and design decisions Key experience Extensive C# experience .NET Core Angular - ideally Angular 17, but any recent version would suffice Azure DevOps Agile Technical leadership Involvement in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £90,000
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Lead Developer

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
Halian Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Lead Developer to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role which will include some hands-on development, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers … where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop, test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Lead Developer

Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Halian Technology Limited
Halian Technologies are hiring on behalf of our fast-growing technology client that is looking for a Lead Developer to guide a dynamic and collaborative development team. This is a leadership role which will include some hands-on development, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and leading others to success. Youll be leading software engineers … where youll split your time between people leadership, scrum mastering, and active development using C#/.NET technologies. Key Responsibilities: Line manage, mentor, and support a team of developers Lead sprint ceremonies: standups, planning, retrospectives, and refinement Remove blockers and drive team progress in an Agile environment Hands-on coding: design, develop, test, and refactor applications Collaborate with Product More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Lead Developer Business Operations Dev & QA (m/f/d)

london, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
SEFE MARKETING & TRADING LIMITED
energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany. Securing energy now and for the future. Job description: The Lead Developer is responsible for implementing code changes to new and existing codebases in line with standards & best practises to deliver requirements as defined by the business, line managing … programming techniques and re-factoring; Proven extensive experience to translating functional requirements to technical solutions Strong knowledge of system security practices, compliance requirements, and risk management Proven ability to lead projects and resolve complex technical issues Proven extensive experience in supporting the unit testing and integration testing cycles. Experience in leading, mentoring & coaching developers We offer: Were committed to More ❯
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Lead Developer Business Operations Dev & QA (m/f/d)

west london, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
SEFE MARKETING & TRADING LIMITED
energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany. Securing energy now and for the future. Job description: The Lead Developer is responsible for implementing code changes to new and existing codebases in line with standards & best practises to deliver requirements as defined by the business, line managing … programming techniques and re-factoring; Proven extensive experience to translating functional requirements to technical solutions Strong knowledge of system security practices, compliance requirements, and risk management Proven ability to lead projects and resolve complex technical issues Proven extensive experience in supporting the unit testing and integration testing cycles. Experience in leading, mentoring & coaching developers We offer: Were committed to More ❯
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Quantitative Developer Lead

london, south east england, united kingdom
Selby Jennings
Job Title: Quantitative Developer - Systematic Equities Location: Open A newly formed quantitative trading pod is seeking a talented and entrepreneurial Quantitative Developer to lead the buildout of its core trading infrastructure. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of technology, research, and trading, offering the opportunity to shape systems from the ground up and work … manager. Key Responsibilities: Architect and scale trading systems for data ingestion, signal generation, backtesting, execution, and risk management. Collaborate with researchers to translate strategy ideas into production-ready code. Lead and mentor a small team of developers and quant engineers. Optimise execution systems and ensure robust data pipelines. Oversee deployment, monitoring, and system reliability. Requirements: 3+ years building high More ❯
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Quantitative Developer Lead

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Selby Jennings
Job Title: Quantitative Developer - Systematic Equities Location: Open A newly formed quantitative trading pod is seeking a talented and entrepreneurial Quantitative Developer to lead the buildout of its core trading infrastructure. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of technology, research, and trading, offering the opportunity to shape systems from the ground up and work … manager. Key Responsibilities: Architect and scale trading systems for data ingestion, signal generation, backtesting, execution, and risk management. Collaborate with researchers to translate strategy ideas into production-ready code. Lead and mentor a small team of developers and quant engineers. Optimise execution systems and ensure robust data pipelines. Oversee deployment, monitoring, and system reliability. Requirements: 3+ years building high More ❯
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Lead .Net (C#) Software Developer

Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hireful
Are you an experienced .Net (C#) Developer, looking to take on a Lead/Senior Software Engineering role in a growing SaaS product company ? Keen to grow your technical skills around .Net 8, assist the CTO directly with the adoption of the latest Gen' AI/LLM dev tools (Cursor, v0, Windsurf, Copilot, etc) & act as technical lead … the above & you'd like to join a growing, recently invested in, actually bringing offshore, back onshore, UK Software company – we'd like to speak with you! Job title: Lead Software Developer or Senior Software Developer looking for a step up to Lead. Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire. Hybrid working: 2 or 3 days per week in the office … obviously full stack software engineers in your team. Our tech stack, below. But, in the main, if you have solid experience in .Net 8+ (C#) at a senior or lead level, please get in touch! - C#/ASP.NET (Core & Framework) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, particularly Angular. - MySQL - GitHub actions, Azure - Playwright, Docker - Any exposure to AI-assisted More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £70,000
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Lead Software Developer - SC Cleared - Django

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
SR2
Lead Software Developer – SC Cleared - DjangoWe’re looking for an SC Cleared Software Developer to play a key role in modernising a legacy government web application.While the current system runs on Django/Python/PostgreSQL, the team is gradually transitioning to a more modern, streamlined stack, making this an exciting opportunity to balance today’s stability More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £475 - £525 per day
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Lead Java Developer £100k - £120k - Oxford Hybrid

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Lead Java Developer | Oxford - £120kJava, Springboot, Rest APIs, Microservices, TDD, DevOps, CI/CDI have started working with a global organization that helps scientists make sense of complex data and push the boundaries of discovery. Their tools are used by researchers working on everything from new medicines to sustainable materials, and they’re proud to play a quiet … real problems that help real people.It’s currently an international team of 10 engineers, whilst the main aim is to grow out the Oxford function with experienced Senior/Lead Java engineers, currently. Tech stack includes : Java, Springboot, Microservices, Python, AWS, CI/CD, AWS, REST apis, TDD, Kafka and agile.Salary in the range of £100k - £120k, based in More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £120,000 per annum
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Lead Java Developer

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Halian Technology Limited
One of the UKs most iconic omni-channel retailers is looking for a Lead Java Developer to join their expanding digital engineering function. This position requires deep expertise in Kotlin or modern Java , strong architectural understanding of microservices , and a passion for technical leadership and mentoring. Experience working within ecommerce, mobile, or customer-facing digital platforms is highly More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £90,000
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Lead BI Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Lorien
We are seeking a Lead BI Developer with strong technical leadership and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical vision, driving engineering excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable systems that support business transformation and long-term growth. Package £125,000 - £175,000 This role could suit someone who is … looking to progress into a BI Team Lead role having previously been doing coaching and mentoring without necessarily having had the job title. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership: Align engineering deliverables with business priorities to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, embedding user needs into solution design and delivery. Technical Direction: Define and drive … and tools. Team Empowerment: Inspire and motivate teams, setting clear goals and encouraging accountability, learning, and growth. Experience required Track record coaching and mentoring engineers in a Senior BI Developer role or Leadership role Strong knowledge of SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, ETL pipelines Experience would be highly useful with PowerBI, Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake), CI/ More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Lead Node Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Role: Lead Backend Engineer (Backend Tech Lead) Salary: £100,000 Location: London Working Policy: Hybrid - 2-3 days a week in office (flexible) Our client, a long-established and independent wealth management firm, is looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to join their technology team. They provide a wide range of financial services to retail investors, from … Ability to balance hands-on coding with setting technical standards and direction Strong communication skills and collaborative approach This is an exciting opportunity to step into a backend tech lead role within a supportive and fast-paced environment, with the chance to directly influence how systems are built and delivered. If you're a senior backend engineer looking for More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
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Lead Business Intelligence Developer

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Lorien
We are seeking a Lead BI Developer with strong technical leadership and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical vision, driving engineering excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable systems that support business transformation and long-term growth. Total Package £144,000 - £177,000 (could be higher) This role could … suit someone who is looking to progress into a BI Team Lead role having previously been doing coaching and mentoring without necessarily having had the job title. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership: Align engineering deliverables with business priorities to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, embedding user needs into solution design and delivery. Technical … and tools. Team Empowerment: Inspire and motivate teams, setting clear goals and encouraging accountability, learning, and growth. Experience required Track record coaching and mentoring engineers in a Senior BI Developer role or Leadership role Strong knowledge of SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, ETL pipelines Experience would be highly useful with PowerBI, Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake), CI/ More ❯
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Lead Business Intelligence Developer

london, south east england, united kingdom
Lorien
We are seeking a Lead BI Developer with strong technical leadership and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical vision, driving engineering excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable systems that support business transformation and long-term growth. Total Package £144,000 - £177,000 (could be higher) This role could … suit someone who is looking to progress into a BI Team Lead role having previously been doing coaching and mentoring without necessarily having had the job title. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership: Align engineering deliverables with business priorities to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, embedding user needs into solution design and delivery. Technical … and tools. Team Empowerment: Inspire and motivate teams, setting clear goals and encouraging accountability, learning, and growth. Experience required Track record coaching and mentoring engineers in a Senior BI Developer role or Leadership role Strong knowledge of SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, ETL pipelines Experience would be highly useful with PowerBI, Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake), CI/ More ❯
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Lead Business Intelligence Developer

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Lorien
We are seeking a Lead BI Developer with strong technical leadership and hands-on software engineering expertise. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical vision, driving engineering excellence, and mentoring teams to deliver robust, scalable systems that support business transformation and long-term growth. Total Package £144,000 - £177,000 (could be higher) This role could … suit someone who is looking to progress into a BI Team Lead role having previously been doing coaching and mentoring without necessarily having had the job title. Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership: Align engineering deliverables with business priorities to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor, embedding user needs into solution design and delivery. Technical … and tools. Team Empowerment: Inspire and motivate teams, setting clear goals and encouraging accountability, learning, and growth. Experience required Track record coaching and mentoring engineers in a Senior BI Developer role or Leadership role Strong knowledge of SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, ETL pipelines Experience would be highly useful with PowerBI, Azure services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake), CI/ More ❯
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Lead Developer Live Link Systems Upgrade

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Eames Consulting
days on-site, 3 days remote) Contract: Outside IR35 Rate: £550 per day Background The purpose of this role is to work alongside the in-house support team and lead the upgrade of the current Content Server system from version 22.1 to 24.4. The candidate must demonstrate prior experience upgrading medium-scale systems (approximately 4,000 users) with multiple … customisations and integrations, along with a strong development background in oscript . Scope of Services Perform technical assessments and impact analysis to determine level of effort for requested work. Lead the parallel upgrade of the current Content Server 22.1 system to version 24.4, through development, UAT, and production environments. Liaise with technical teams to build new server clusters and More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £525 - £550 per day
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Lead PHP Developer

Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom
FORT SEARCH LTD
Technical Lead (Laravel/PHP) Twice per week office working in Portsmouth Were partnered with a fast-growing organisation that provides high-traffic, customer-facing digital services. Theyre investing in their technology function and are looking for a Technical Development Lead to take ownership of a core platform and help modernise it for scale. The Why? (just a … customers and internal users. ?? Autonomy & influence Work directly with senior stakeholders to guide technical direction and shape the future engineering culture. The What? This is a hands-on technical lead role where youll take ownership of a large-scale Laravel 12 application that is actively being modernised. Youll play a key part in moving away from legacy components towards More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000
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Lead Angular Developer

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Charles Jenson Recruitment Ltd
Are you an experienced Frontend Tech Lead with a passion for building scalable, high-performance applications? We are seeking a full-time, remote Tech Lead to join a growing business. In this role, you will be a key player in shaping the frontend vision, mentoring engineers, and implementing best practices using modern technologies. If you have expert knowledge … of Angular (v16+) and TypeScript, and a strong background in architecting robust single-page applications (SPAs), we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead technical design discussions and code reviews, promoting clean code and modular architecture. Implement solutions using Angular (v16+), AngularJS, and TypeScript. Testing strategies with tools like Cypress to ensure quality and coverage. Integrate innovative tools … like GitHub Copilot. Mentor frontend engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on initiatives. What We're Looking For Professional software development experience. Tech Lead or senior engineering role. Expert level proficiency in Angular (v16+), AngularJS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Deep understanding of RxJS and reactive programming. Proven experience designing scalable SPA architectures. Proficiency in Angular CLI, npm, and More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Lead Developer
the South East
10th Percentile
£64,250
25th Percentile
£68,750
Median
£72,500
75th Percentile
£85,000
90th Percentile
£100,000