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Developer Analyst Lead Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire with hybrid home working (up to 3 days per week) Salary: £44,705 per annum (Professional Services Grade 15) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Closing Date: 7th October 2025 Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Developer Analyst Lead … million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students. Developer Analyst Lead - The Role: Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a Developer Analyst Lead to manage our Developer Analyst Team. You will oversee the … to maintain and enhance the college's reporting and data platforms. Your role will involve developing secure, responsive reporting systems that support data driven decision-making across the organisation. Developer Analyst Lead - Key Responsibilities: Transform Data into Insights: Use data to drive efficiency and profitability. Lead Data Strategy: Influence and implement data strategy aligned with the College More ❯

Lead AI Full-Stack Developer (NodeJS) Northampton (1 day a week) £55,000 £70,000 (DOE) | Permanent, Full-Time We are excited to be recruiting for a Lead AI Full-Stack Developer to join an award-winning agency working on cutting-edge AI-powered applications . This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Full-Stack … Developer or AI Software Engineer with strong experience in Node.js, PHP, and Python to take ownership of innovative projects that blend AI, web development, and scalable cloud systems . This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys working across the stack from building APIs and scalable back-end systems to creating user-friendly interfaces while integrating the … UX designers and ML engineers to merge their work into production-ready solutions Deploying and scaling systems using Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP/Azure Taking the technical lead reviewing code, mentoring others, and ensuring software quality What were looking for: Strong experience with Node.js and backend development Proven background in PHP (for backend services and integrations) Knowledge More ❯

Job title: Senior/Lead Developer Location: London, UK Job type: Contract (Inside IR35) About the Role As a Senior or Lead Insurance Developer, you will be responsible for participating in business requirements review meetings, and providing design & solutions on user stories to be implemented on Insurance projects. You will estimate the development effort during sprint … planning meetings, design, develop, unit test, and document new and existing software solutions as per requirements.What will you do? Senior Developer Develop software solutions that meet high-performing technical standards and are created using Insurance best practices. Focus on leveraging Insurance Tech software platforms, like Guidewire InsuranceSuite. Configuration of software platforms to meet requirements. Development of customizations to change … and assist in the resolution of technical issues. Prepare and produce software releases. Participate in daily standup meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Contribute to POC to support new opportunities. Lead Developer All responsibilities of the Senior Insurance Developer, plus: lead and mentor a team of developers. Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices. Collaborate with More ❯

LEAD DEVELOPER (FULL-STACK) **INSIDE SCOPE OF IR35****ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED** **FULLY REMOTE WITH SOME INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL** Our client is currently underway with an exciting transformation programme across their Digital Service landscape which includes the transition of internal systems and expansion of their existing digital platforms. They are now looking to recruit a Lead Developer … Stack) who will have key responsibility for designing, running and improving software applications, the role also involves working in a TDD environment writing clean and securable code. As a Lead Developer, you will also be responsible for guiding and mentoring other developers, ensuring that best practices are followed which then fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Please note More ❯

Lead .NET Developer - Europe's Largest Radio Station Group - Peterborough (Tech stack: Lead .NET Developer, .NET 9, C#, React, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, Lead .NET Developer) Our client is Europe's largest and most profitable commercial radio group. In order to keep pace with the new digital technologies … being developed, they are transforming their stations into interactive brands that can operate across multiple platforms such as online, digital TV and mobile. As such we are seeking Lead .NET Developer to technically lead their dynamic .NET/C# team of high flying individuals. Lead .NET Developer applicants should have previous experience of working in … a lead or senior capacity in a software development team and a skill set that encompasses: .NET, .NET Core/ASP.NET MVC, C# and Azure SQL. Our client can provide you with industry recognised training in: .NET 9, React, EF Core, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, TDD, BDD, Azure SQL and MongoDB. This is an exciting opportunity to work More ❯

Lead Database Developer - Global Software House - Peterborough/Hybrid (Tech stack: Lead Database Developer, SQL Developer, Database Developer, SQL Server 2017, T-SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Business Intelligence, OLTP Systems, BI, OLAP, Performance Optimisation, Distributed Transactions, SaaS, Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Data Warehouse, SQL Developer) Do you want to work … look no further! Our client is an award-winning software house with a strong presence in over 100 countries. Due to continued growth and expansion, we are seeking a Lead Database Developer to join their dynamic team of high-flying individuals. Lead Database Developer applicants should be experienced in some, if not all, of the following More ❯

Lead Developer - up to £65,000 Hybrid, London (1 day per week on-site) We're working with a world-renowned organisation at the forefront of science and digital innovation who are looking for a Lead Developer to join a major national programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of building and leading a … team delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure that will transform how vital scientific data is accessed and shared across the UK and beyond. The role As Lead Developer, you'll provide senior technical direction and hands-on expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructure. You'll be responsible for shaping architectural decisions, integrating cloud-based and bespoke solutions … complex technical projects. Alongside this, you'll build and mentor a small but growing engineering team while collaborating closely with programme managers, senior stakeholders, and technical partners. Key responsibilities: Lead and grow a technical team delivering a new digital infrastructure programme. Provide hands-on technical input, writing high-quality code and driving architecture decisions. Design and implement secure, scalable More ❯

Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Lead Developer - .NET - Azure - SAAS Azure AD B2B Summary of the Role: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Developer to join our dynamic development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on coding, mentoring team members, and driving technical solutions from concept to … implementation. The Lead Developer will oversee development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices to create scalable, high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on Development: a) Actively participate in coding, with a strong focus on Back End and Front End development using modern technologies. You will be directly involved in the design, coding, and … testing of software components. b) Ensure high-quality, secure, maintainable code is delivered and continuously refactored to align with industry best practices. Technical Leadership and Guidance: a) Lead a team of developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance on best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks. b) Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

Lead .NET Developer - Europe's Largest Radio Station Group - Peterborough (Tech stack: Lead .NET Developer, .NET 9, C#, React, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, Lead .NET Developer) Our client is Europe's largest and most profitable commercial radio group. In order to keep pace with the new digital technologies … being developed, they are transforming their stations into interactive brands that can operate across multiple platforms such as online, digital TV and mobile. As such we are seeking Lead .NET Developer to technically lead their dynamic .NET/C# team of high flying individuals. Lead .NET Developer applicants should have previous experience of working in … a lead or senior capacity in a software development team and a skill set that encompasses: .NET, .NET Core/ASP.NET MVC, C# and Azure SQL. Our client can provide you with industry recognised training in: .NET 9, React, EF Core, Azure, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Agile, TDD, BDD, Azure SQL and MongoDB. This is an exciting opportunity to work More ❯

LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - SC CLEARED NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY IN LONDON FOR A SECURITY CLEARED LEAD DEVELOPER Exciting new opportunity for a Lead Developer to work on UK Govt. projects SC Clearance required Based in London (Hybrid - 1 day per fortnight in the office) Salary up to £90,000 + company benefits To apply, email … work alongside talented engineers and consultants to design, build, and deploy systems that make a real impact on national-scale initiatives. The Role We're looking for an experienced Lead Software Developer to take technical ownership of full-stack solutions across multiple government programmes. You'll guide teams through the entire software development lifecycle - from architecture and design … and delivery - ensuring best practices, scalability, and security throughout. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll balance technical delivery with mentoring and architectural direction. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications using Java, React, JavaScript , and AWS . Provide technical leadership and direction to development teams. Collaborate with architects, product owners More ❯

Lead Java Developer/Software Engineer London/WFH to £115k Are you a hands-on Java Developer with leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a Lead Java Developer role at a global FinTech/CFD trading company that has been consistently voted as one of the UKs top employers. As a … Lead Java Developer you'll join a fairly new team working on a new crypto offering and split your time between hands-on development with people management (70/30). You'll set the technical direction, mentor engineers and ensure code quality, observability, scalability and security are embedded into high-quality, high-impact releases. You'll be … architectures You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills, you're comfortable working with other teams and business stakeholders W hat's in it for you: As a Lead Java Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £115k + Bonus Pension, Private Medical Care, Life Assurance Option to buy or sell holiday days Wellness benefits More ❯

Lead Java Developer 6 Months Hybrid working 1 day a week on site £500-£550 per a day inside IR35 Talent Consulting is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join one of our government clients on a large-scale digital transformation programme. You’ll lead a team delivering modern, cloud-native solutions—rebuilding internal … systems, creating efficient digital processes, and ensuring scalable, high-quality software delivery. As Lead Java Developer you will be responsible for: Design and develop modern, cloud-based services using Java and Node.js. Build and maintain microservices and UI components, ensuring seamless integration between front-end interfaces and back-end APIs. Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and other … such as Terraform. Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI. Collaborate with designers and front-end developers to deliver modern, responsive UI experiences. As a Lead Developer you will have the following experience: Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams. Extensive hands-on experience developing modern cloud-native applications using Java and Node.js. Strong More ❯

Lead Java Developer 6 Months Hybrid working 1 day a week on site £500-£550 per a day inside IR35 Talent Consulting is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join one of our government clients on a large-scale digital transformation programme. You’ll lead a team delivering modern, cloud-native solutions—rebuilding internal … systems, creating efficient digital processes, and ensuring scalable, high-quality software delivery. As Lead Java Developer you will be responsible for: Design and develop modern, cloud-based services using Java and Node.js. Build and maintain microservices and UI components, ensuring seamless integration between front-end interfaces and back-end APIs. Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and other … such as Terraform. Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI. Collaborate with designers and front-end developers to deliver modern, responsive UI experiences. As a Lead Developer you will have the following experience: Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams. Extensive hands-on experience developing modern cloud-native applications using Java and Node.js. Strong More ❯

Lead Java Developer 6 Months Hybrid working 1 day a week on site £500-£550 per a day inside IR35 Talent Consulting is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join one of our government clients on a large-scale digital transformation programme. You’ll lead a team delivering modern, cloud-native solutions—rebuilding internal … systems, creating efficient digital processes, and ensuring scalable, high-quality software delivery. As Lead Java Developer you will be responsible for: Design and develop modern, cloud-based services using Java and Node.js. Build and maintain microservices and UI components, ensuring seamless integration between front-end interfaces and back-end APIs. Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and other … such as Terraform. Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI. Collaborate with designers and front-end developers to deliver modern, responsive UI experiences. As a Lead Developer you will have the following experience: Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams. Extensive hands-on experience developing modern cloud-native applications using Java and Node.js. Strong More ❯

Lead Java Developer 6 Months Hybrid working 1 day a week on site £500-£550 per a day inside IR35 Talent Consulting is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join one of our government clients on a large-scale digital transformation programme. You’ll lead a team delivering modern, cloud-native solutions—rebuilding internal … systems, creating efficient digital processes, and ensuring scalable, high-quality software delivery. As Lead Java Developer you will be responsible for: Design and develop modern, cloud-based services using Java and Node.js. Build and maintain microservices and UI components, ensuring seamless integration between front-end interfaces and back-end APIs. Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and other … such as Terraform. Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI. Collaborate with designers and front-end developers to deliver modern, responsive UI experiences. As a Lead Developer you will have the following experience: Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams. Extensive hands-on experience developing modern cloud-native applications using Java and Node.js. Strong More ❯

Lead Java Developer 6 Months Hybrid working 1 day a week on site £500-£550 per a day inside IR35 Talent Consulting is seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to join one of our government clients on a large-scale digital transformation programme. You’ll lead a team delivering modern, cloud-native solutions—rebuilding internal … systems, creating efficient digital processes, and ensuring scalable, high-quality software delivery. As Lead Java Developer you will be responsible for: Design and develop modern, cloud-based services using Java and Node.js. Build and maintain microservices and UI components, ensuring seamless integration between front-end interfaces and back-end APIs. Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and other … such as Terraform. Create, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI. Collaborate with designers and front-end developers to deliver modern, responsive UI experiences. As a Lead Developer you will have the following experience: Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams. Extensive hands-on experience developing modern cloud-native applications using Java and Node.js. Strong More ❯

Lead Developer (Dynamics 365 & Power Platform) Location: Birmingham (2 days a week onsite) Contract: Permanent Salary & Benefits: up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Overview A industry regulatory body is undergoing significant digital transformation and seeking a Lead Developer to drive this forward and join its IT Development team. This role offers the opportunity to lead … that support business-critical functions. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical delivery, team mentorship, and solution architecture within a modern cloud-first environment. The Role Lead and mentor a team of 5, overseeing the design, development, and integration of Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. Manage the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design More ❯

Lead Developer Location: Manchester/Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Paying up to 72k. An established IT Services Provider is seeking a Lead Developer to take on a hybrid role combining technical leadership with team management. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned developer who enjoys remaining hands-on while guiding others. The … software development team offers significant scope for progression, while contributing to the development of leading web applications that drive real impact for clients. Key Responsibilities Line Management (30-40%) Lead and support a team of developers Conduct regular one-to-ones and performance reviews Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture Technical Leadership & Delivery (60-70%) Act as More ❯

Lead Developer Remote - London (Twice Per Month) Up to £65,000 + Benefits We're working with a world-renowned organisation at the forefront of science and digital innovation who are looking for a Lead Developer to join a major national programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of building and leading a team … delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure that will transform how vital scientific data is accessed and shared across the UK and beyond. The role As Lead Developer, you'll provide senior technical direction and hands-on expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructure. You'll be responsible for shaping architectural decisions, integrating cloud-based and bespoke solutions, and … complex technical projects. Alongside this, you'll build and mentor a small but growing engineering team while collaborating closely with programme managers, senior stakeholders, and technical partners. Key responsibilities: Lead and grow a technical team delivering a new digital infrastructure programme. Provide hands-on technical input, writing high-quality code and driving architecture decisions. Design and implement secure, scalable More ❯

Lead Software Developer 85,000 London Financial Services Overview A market leading financial company is seeking a Lead Software Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of risk and compliance technology solutions across its Marketing operations. This is a high-impact role at the centre of a business transformation journey, with responsibility for building … reporting. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with commodities trading knowledge, driving the development of innovative solutions to support a complex, global marketing business. Role & Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of risk reporting, P&L attribution, and compliance systems for Marketing IM Develop tools for real-time dashboards, scenario analysis, and risk monitoring (market, credit, operational … Enhance and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) risk platforms Collaborate with risk teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth Contribute to tech strategy, promoting innovation and best practices Essential Skills & Experience 8+ years in software development within commodities/financial services More ❯

Lead Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services Overview A market leading financial company is seeking a Lead Software Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of risk and compliance technology solutions across its Marketing operations. This is a high-impact role at the centre of a business transformation journey, with responsibility for building … reporting. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with commodities trading knowledge, driving the development of innovative solutions to support a complex, global marketing business. Role & Responsibilities Lead design and delivery of risk reporting, P&L attribution, and compliance systems for Marketing IM Develop tools for real-time dashboards, scenario analysis, and risk monitoring (market, credit, operational … Enhance and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) risk platforms Collaborate with risk teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth Contribute to tech strategy, promoting innovation and best practices Essential Skills & Experience 8+ years in software development within commodities/financial services More ❯

Lead Developer (Laravel) Location: Exeter/Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE Contract: Permanent, Full-time Career Progression | Collaborative Culture | Modern Tech Stack | Exciting Growth Phase Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Developer with strong Laravel expertise and a solid understanding of full-stack and back-end development to join … will suit someone who enjoys balancing technical leadership with hands-on coding, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in building elegant, efficient, and maintainable software. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, build, and deployment of scalable new platform features Architect clean, secure, and maintainable technical solutions Develop high-quality code across Laravel (PHP) and React (JavaScript/TypeScript … engineering teams to deliver robust, user-focused solutions Guide and mentor developers, championing best practice and continuous improvement Skills & Experience Proven experience as a full-stack or back-end developer with strong Laravel expertise Proficiency in React, MySQL, and cloud platforms (ideally AWS) Background in architecting and deploying complex applications Experience leading or mentoring within a development team Strong More ❯

We're on the lookout for a Lead Developer who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation. If you're a lead developer with a strategic mindset and enjoy mentoring others while shaping bespoke digital solutions, this could be your next big move. Your Role at a Glance: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients … tailored to complex business needs. Contribute directly to development efforts where your skills make a difference. What You Bring: A strong foundation in software development, ideally as a Senior Developer or Software architect. Proven experience gathering and translating requirements for complex systems. A genuine curiosity for technology and a broad interest in software projects. Solid grasp of the full More ❯