Lead Developer

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 quality standards for the team.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and defect analysis to ensure robust and reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver business requirements.
• Research and recommend new tools, frameworks, and approaches to drive innovation.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support where needed.
• Mentor and support junior developers to encourage best practice adoption.

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 8-9 years' relevant development experience.

Strong technical expertise with:

• MS SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, functions)
• SSIS / ETL tools (Informatica preferred)
• Web APIs & SOA
• .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC
• Additional beneficial skills:
• SSAS / SSRS
• Tableau or Power BI
• C# development
• SharePoint
• Data modelling & real-time data integration
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience in finance or insurance data models would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape and drive development standards across a dynamic team.
• A collaborative and innovative environment, with exposure to modern technologies.
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Manchester.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.