Project Lead Developer

2 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Candour Solutions Full time

Our client, a leading Insurance SaaS business, is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Developer to guide and manage a team of 8 developers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the technical direction of the company’s software products, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. The role will involve hands-on development alongside leading the team, working closely with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality solutions.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a development team of 10+ developers, ensuring high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability.
  • Architect and implement scalable, secure solutions using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, React, and AWS technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand business requirements and deliver robust software solutions.
  • Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
  • Ensure best practices in development processes such as code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Mentor and support the development team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, continuously improving the team’s skills and technical capabilities.
  • Contribute to the ongoing innovation and evolution of the company's SaaS products, with a focus on the insurance technology sector.


Key Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as a Lead Developer or in a similar leadership role, managing teams of 10+ developers.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, and React.
  • Solid experience with AWS cloud services, including architecture and deployment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
  • Experience working within the SaaS industry, ideally with exposure to the insurance or fintech sectors.
  • A passion for innovation, technology, and driving forward best practices in software development.



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