Lead Developer

2 weeks ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom JSS Search Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

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.

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