15 of 15 Lead Developer Jobs in the North of England

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 Python Developer Leeds (Hybrid) Permanent to £80,000 (DOE) Lead Python Developer needed for a permanent career opportunity based in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ASAP during Autumn 2025. Hybrid Working: 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Leeds office. A chance to work with a leading 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 ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa 680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development … Familiarity with algorithmic analysis and performance optimisation. Work Arrangements Remote: or Hybrid your choice but you must be UK based. Inside IR35 contract. If you are a high-calibre developer with the skills above and the ability to deliver complex back-end solutions at speed, we'd love to hear from you. Services advertised are those of an Employment More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer or Lead … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven Development … Familiarity with algorithmic analysis and performance optimisation. Work Arrangements Remote: or Hybrid your choice but you must be UK based. Inside IR35 contract. If you are a high-calibre developer with the skills above and the ability to deliver complex back-end solutions at speed, we'd love to hear from you. Services advertised are those of an Employment More ❯

Java Developer/Team Lead Manchester/WFH to £80k Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong Java skills? You could be working on complex and interesting systems using the latest technology within a diverse, supportive environment whilst enjoying a range of perks and continual learning opportunities at a global games software house. As a Java … Developer/Team Lead you will play a key role in guiding and inspiring a small, high-performing development team, working on real-time in sports betting applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical delivery with team development and collaboration, with approximately a 50/50 split between hands-on … You'll promote engineering excellence, encouraging best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across both team and wider organisation. A central part of this role will be creating a developer-friendly environment that allows individuals to focus, innovate and perform at their best. Location/WFH: You'll join the team in Central Manchester three days a week with More ❯

Lead .NET Developer – Manchester (Hybrid Remote) - £60k .NET Core & Azure DevOps | 2pdw in office | Modernisation Project | Flexible Culture | Agile Scrum Ada Meher is partnering with a Software Vendor in the Rates Management technology space, as they seek to recruit an experienced .NET Developer to help them progress their SaaS product through a modernisation from an on-premise … to the continuous improvement of the software. As such please apply with confidence if you lack one or two of these skills.We are anticipating a strong response to this Lead .NET Developer role, so please get in contact today for more information or send a CV to . 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 ❯

Job Title: Senior Development Lead Reports To: Engineering DirectorSite: Newcastle - three/four days a month in the office with a small team of developersRate: £600 to £650 per dayIR35 status: INSIDE - so paid through an umbrellaStatus - British or ILR (Indefinite leave to remain) in the UK is eesentialSector - Utilities or Energy experience essential Role Overview We are seeking … an experienced Senior Development Lead to manage a small, highly skilled development team responsible for delivering software changes, resolving support tickets, and implementing configuration updates.You will work closely with Project Managers, senior stakeholders, and other Development Leads in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, ensuring delivery excellence and technical quality. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and … improve development processes to ensure efficiency. Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment processes. Ensure compliance with security and quality standards. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience in a Development Lead or Senior Developer role. Strong technical background in: C#.NET Oracle & SQL RabbitMQ (or similar messaging technologies) Experience managing small teams in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills More ❯

Newcastle office is centrally located and serves as a hub for cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product, and leadership teams. Candidate profile Reporting to a Software Engineering Manager, the Lead Backend Engineer will serve as the technical authority for backend development—setting architectural direction, shaping engineering practices, and driving continuous improvement across tools and delivery processes.While remaining hands-on More ❯

you will be working with the clients tech team as well as the agencies. You will act as a key point of contact between the 2 and take the Lead of future Development. Design, develop, and implement Magento-based e-commerce websites. Ensure the quality and performance of digital platforms align with client expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams More ❯