Lead Developer

Lead Developer – Full Stack

Norwich (Remote with weekly meet-ups – must be locally based)
Salary: (DOE)

An experienced, hands-on Lead Developer is required to join a growing UK and soon to be Norfolk based SaaS business. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer who enjoys leading from the front—remaining actively involved in development while managing and mentoring a team of 5–8 developers.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the development function as the team continues to scale. The business is evolving its structure, creating a balance between a core team focused on maintaining and enhancing existing platforms, alongside a new innovation-focused team driving forward new product development and ideas.

This role offers genuine influence over technical direction, team structure, and best practice within a collaborative, agile environment.

The Role

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5–8 developers, supporting their growth and delivery
• Remain hands-on, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software
• Help shape and scale the development team structure, supporting both maintenance and innovation streams
• Work closely with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Champion clean, maintainable code and modern development practices
• Support agile processes, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to architectural decisions and integration platform development

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET, SQL
• Solid front-end experience with JavaScript / TypeScript
• Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Strong understanding of software architecture and best practices
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Passion for building high-quality, user-focused software

Location Requirements

• Must be based within a commutable distance of Norfolk
• Currently remote, with Norwich meet-ups once per week
• Flexibility required as office presence may increase over time depending on business needs

What the Business Offers

• Remote-first working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Pension
• Healthcare
• A genuine opportunity to shape a growing development function
• Clear progression as the team and business continue to scale