Lead Senior Web Developer

Job Title: Senior Web Developer Location: Rushden Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

A growing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in software development and DevOps. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing a development team working across a diverse range of platforms including e-commerce, internal applications, and integration systems.The core technology stack is based on C#, and the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of infrastructure, server management, system security, performance optimisation, and full-stack development. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MSSQL, Postgres, RabbitMQ, and Redis is essential.This is a challenging and varied role, offering the opportunity to lead complex development projects and work with both modern and legacy systems. The position requires excellent problem-solving abilities and a broad technical skill set.

Benefits:* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays* Birthday off* Christmas shutdown* Discretionary bonus* Pension scheme* 37.5-hour working week (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities:* Lead and mentor the development team* Oversee server infrastructure and software architecture* Design and develop robust applications and services* Deliver well-structured, documented code* Identify and address gaps in software functionality* Implement and integrate web services and APIs* Participate in all phases of the SDLC* Analyse and debug software issues* Develop and execute data migration plans* Ensure data quality and integrity* Optimise database performance

Requirements:* Proven experience in web and software development* Hands-on experience with Redis or similar caching solutions* Proficient with Git and version control systems* Familiarity with SOLR or equivalent search engines* Experience building and consuming APIs* Experience with server management and hosting infrastructure* Strong skills in Bootstrap and responsive frameworks* Knowledge of AWS or Azure services* Experience working with multi-system platforms and inter-system communication* Strong SQL skills across Postgres, MSSQL, or similar databases

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