Lead Web Developer

Are you ready to make an impact? Our Software Engineering team is seeking a Lead Web Developer who is passionate about storytelling and the full web development lifecycle. We believe in the power of a well-told story to inspire change, motivate action, and ultimately make the world a better place. If that resonates with you, read on.

About the role:

As a Lead Web Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our web development projects, which are primarily built on the Umbraco CMS platform. You’ll oversee the full development lifecycle, from planning to delivery, and maintain high standards in everything we do. This is a hands-on role, requiring both technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a team and evolve our systems.

Our Current Stack and Approach:

CMS Platform: Umbraco CMS for corporate website development.

Hosting: Microsoft Azure cloud hosting.

Development Tools: Microsoft DevOps for deployment and version control.

Primary Backend Language: C#.

Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server.

Frontend Frameworks: Knowledge of jQuery and Bootstrap is highly desirable.

Development Practices: We prioritise robust, well-documented code and maintain tight control over our deployment processes using industry standards and best practices.

This role will allow you to build on our current foundation and implement innovative solutions to help us deliver even greater value to our clients. We encourage creativity and independent thinking, therefore your original ideas and solutions will be welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of bespoke corporate websites using Umbraco CMS and associated technologies.
• Maintain and enhance the use of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft DevOps to support secure, scalable, and efficient deployments.
• Champion high-quality, well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices.
• Guide the team in adopting and implementing effective front-end frameworks
• Take ownership of the development process, from architecture to testing and deployment.
• Mentor and support a small team of developers, fostering collaboration and technical growth.
• Stay ahead of the curve by exploring new technologies and methods that could improve our work.

About You:

You are a creative individual, who is proactively seeking opportunities for personal growth, team development and business improvement. You are a team player and natural leader, looking for a working environment that allows you to express your personality, gives freedom to creativity and welcomes your original ideas and solutions. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re passionate about building reliable, scalable systems and enjoy leading a team to deliver exceptional results. We’re looking for someone with the following qualities:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong communication skills, allowing to build trust and relationships with other departments and clients.
• Good problem solver, keen to investigate and ask questions
• Experience in software development using C# and Microsoft SQL Server. (other similar language and Db experience would be considered)
• Proficiency with Umbraco CMS or similar content management platforms.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure hosting.
• Experience with Microsoft DevOps, including version control and pipelines.
• Experience with jQuery and Bootstrap.
• Knowledge of system architecture, debugging.
• Experience in mentoring or managing developers.

Desirable Skills:

• A degree in either Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to communicate complex, technical concepts in a simple and effective way, understandable by all.
• Familiarity with modern development standards like Agile, CI/CD.
• A detail-oriented approach to documentation and process improvement.

Why join us;

• Make an impact: We believe the stories we tell can make a difference in the world. Join a supportive and collaborative working environment where your expertise will make a real impact. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-profile projects for corporate clients.
• Be part of an inclusive, collaborative and fun culture: We are storytellers, creatives, and strategists who support and inspire one another. We welcome people from all diverse backgrounds and create a supportive environment where everyone can contribute to their full potential regardless of their differences or personal needs. Our culture-building team organises regular staff events to keep our work environment fun and engaging.
• Enhance your professional growth: We want you to grow—in your career and as a human. We support continual learning and encourage you to sharpen your skills in line with your personal interests and passions. .
• Join a hybrid, innovative working environment: We offer a flexible hybrid working model that includes time spent in our Birmingham head office, working from home for focused, productive work, and visiting clients at their offices. Our head office is spacious and modern, featuring a range of work environments, comfortable seating, a modern kitchen, sit-down and standing desks, and ample opportunities for face-to-face collaboration. Every day presents a new challenge, and every challenge is an opportunity to innovate.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing: While we work hard, we are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you can work effectively and recharge fully. We offer 34 day holidays (including bank holidays), personal support plans, mental health resources, wellbeing sessions, and family-friendly policies to help everyone perform at their best and make sure that your personal needs are supported at work.
• Create meaningful, engaging work: Our projects are varied, engaging, and meaningful. It will provide you with an opportunity to make a unique, valuable contribution to your colleagues, clients and a wider community.
• Engage in ethical, sustainable ways of working: We care deeply about the environment and promote sustainable practices in everything we do, from our internal operations to the stories we help our clients tell. We want to do the right thing for the planet and build a better world for future generations.

If you are a passionate storyteller and a capable leader, eager to drive both business success and positive change, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

We are an entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative team driven by our love of storytelling. Our clients are primarily public companies, and we help them communicate with their stakeholders—whether that’s sharing progress, setting out ambitious future plans, or demonstrating their commitment to people, planet, and profit. We craft compelling stories that move hearts and minds through innovative multimedia campaigns, website designs, videos, and PR strategies.

We are self-starters. We take initiative, push the boundaries of creativity, we empower and support each other every step of the way. We are emotionally intelligent communicators who know how to read a room and make genuine connections with colleagues and clients alike. Our passion for storytelling is infectious—we love what we do and we’re eager to share that passion with the world.

We also believe in Thinking Sustainably. This philosophy influences how we run our business, encouraging practices that support the environment and biodiversity. We also inspire our clients to tell their own sustainability stories, highlighting their commitment to the planet.

We embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a business that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.