3,949 Lead Developer jobs in the United Kingdom

Software Engineering Lead - SC clearance required - Remote with travel to Bristol for team meetings one day every other week.

Initially until end of December then extension after

550 - 600 per day inside IR35


This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for actively supporting and guiding the team of 7 through complex technical challenges. The role involves breaking down complex tasks into manageable components, delegating effectively, and empowering team members to take ownership of their work.

Key responsibilities include:
* Providing clear technical direction and mentorship to the team.
* Applying sound judgment to make technical decisions.
* Driving improvements in system documentation, team processes, and overall developer experience.
* Delivering direct, constructive feedback to foster individual and team growth.
* Promoting a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.

Key Skills and 'must have' experience: While experience with Node.js, ReactJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, npm, AWS, Jenkins, Terraform, and PostgreSQL would be ideal, we're open to strong candidates with adjacent skill sets. The technical stack is flexible for the right person.

Candidates must have an active SC level security clearance

Software Engineering Lead - SC clearance required - Remote with travel to Bristol for team meetings one day every other week.

Initially until end of December then extension after

550 - 600 per day inside IR35

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Lead Developer

6 Months

Hybrid -1/3 days a month in office, either London or Bristol

750

Overview:

Working within an agile digital delivery team developing and supporting a mission critical application for the UK client , with instances hosted on both a secure cloud platform (AWS) and on VMs hosted a managed on-prem hosting environment. The application is extant and Live. You are to be the senior developer leading the ongoing development and support of the application, including designing, developing, integrating and unit testing new features in response to Product Owner / Client priorities and fixing bugs/issues raised on the Live application. You will have experience working with/developing microservices, containerised applications, TypeScript, React(TypeScript), GraphQL / Hasura, API development and integration, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, GoLang, and Python. You will be comfortable using the supporting tools for Agile product delivery such as JIRA (User Story / Defect / Task Management), Confluence (Documentation / Comms), and Slack (collaboration / comms).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of microservices and front-end components using Node.js (TypeScript) and React (TypeScript).
• Configure and extend Hasura GraphQL Engine, including permissions, computed fields, and API integrations.
• Design and implement PostgreSQL schemas, migrations, and triggers; ensure data integrity and performance.
• Integrate with Identity and Access Management (IdAM) systems.
• Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with platform security posture.
• Collaborate with UX, QA, and DevSecOps teams to deliver accessible, performant, and maintainable features.
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications
• Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and maintain documentation in Confluence.

Essential Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

• TypeScript (Proficient) - primary language for backend and frontend.
• React (Proficient) - SPA development, state management, performance optimization.
• js (Proficient) - microservices architecture.
• GraphQL (Working) - queries, mutations, schema awareness.
• SQL (PostgreSQL) (Working) - schema design, queries, migrations.
• JavaScript (Working) - legacy code and Jest tests.
• Go (Awareness) - infrastructure tooling and services.
• Python (Awareness) - Airflow DAGs and automation scripts.

Infrastructure & Cloud

• AWS (EKS, S3, IAM)
• Kubernetes fundamentals (pods, services, ingress, Istio, Traefik).
• Containerization with Docker/containerd.Observability

Collaboration Tools

• Jira, Confluence, Slack, Figma.

Clearance:

SC CLEARED

Travel:

Hybrid role, predominantly remote, but some travel to Client site will be required (estimate 1-2 times per month to London and/or the South / South-East).

Software Engineering Lead - SC clearance required - Remote with travel to Bristol for team meetings one day every other week.

Initially until end of December then extension after

550 - 600 per day inside IR35


This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for actively supporting and guiding the team of 7 through complex technical challenges. The role involves breaking down complex tasks into manageable components, delegating effectively, and empowering team members to take ownership of their work.

Key responsibilities include:
* Providing clear technical direction and mentorship to the team.
* Applying sound judgment to make technical decisions.
* Driving improvements in system documentation, team processes, and overall developer experience.
* Delivering direct, constructive feedback to foster individual and team growth.
* Promoting a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.

Key Skills and 'must have' experience: While experience with Node.js, ReactJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, npm, AWS, Jenkins, Terraform, and PostgreSQL would be ideal, we're open to strong candidates with adjacent skill sets. The technical stack is flexible for the right person.

Candidates must have an active SC level security clearance

Software Engineering Lead - SC clearance required - Remote with travel to Bristol for team meetings one day every other week.

Initially until end of December then extension after

550 - 600 per day inside IR35

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Lead Developer- Permanent- Northampton (Hybrid Working)- £55k

Roc Search are currently recruiting for a Lead Developer to join our client in Northampton on a permanent basis to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidates will have 10+ years in professional software development, including client-facing projects, with 5+ years in PHP and Laravel. This role is hybrid working with 3 days a week onsite in Northampton.

Skills and Requirements-

• 5+ years in PHP and Laravel.
• Strong knowledge of Azure
• Frontend: HTML, CSS JavaScript, jQuery, and GSAP.
• Backend: Expertise in PHP, Laravel, and MySQL/MariaDB.
• APIs: Experience with REST and SOAP API design and integration.
• Version Control: Strong GIT proficiency.
• Server Management
• SEO: Deep knowledge of on-page SEO principles.
• Proven success in fast-paced settings managing multiple projects in client facing environments.
• Experience leading teams, planning, and project management.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and data handling best practices

Apply now for immediate consideration to Annie Waller at Roc Search-

As a professional company we gladly welcome applications from persons of any age and background and do not intend to discriminate with advert text and terminology

Lead Developer (Front-End)

Based in Leeds

£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

This is a brand-new opportunity for a Lead Developer with Web/Front-End experience to join a data-driven software provider operating on a global scale.

As the Lead Developer you will work with cutting and bleeding edge frontend technologies in the enterprise sphere. You will be working alongside an in-house team implementing new a.

Moneturn, a dynamic new venture from Kinetic Investments, is an ambitious marketing agency on a mission to help brands achieve long-term success in the digital landscape. We deliver a full suite of services, spanning SEO, PPC, social media management, content creation, and beyond, tailored to drive growth for iGaming-focused brands.

We’re a small but driven team of entrepreneurial marketers who thrive on building something big from the ground up. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Role

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate Lead Web Developer to join our fast-growing team at Moneturn.

In this role, you’ll work hands-on across a wide range of projects, from building backend APIs and data infrastructure to crafting and optimising frontend WordPress websites. You’ll play a key part in unlocking the full potential of our platforms and shaping the way our systems are designed and operated.

We’re looking for someone with deep technical expertise, a love for solving complex problems, and a passion for building high-performance web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead web development efforts at Moneturn, driving projects from concept to deployment.
• Design innovative solutions to tackle new and evolving challenges.
• Establish frameworks and architecture to create scalable, stable development foundations.
• Write, test, and maintain highly performant, clean, and reliable code.
• Collaborate closely with management and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and improvements.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
• Take a hands-on approach to every aspect of your work, from ideation to implementation.

Requirements

• Experience working with a modern, component driven framework (i.e. React)
• Experience building responsive websites utilising a framework such as TailwindCSS
• Have knowledge and experience working with Typescript
• Experience working with Bigquery and SQL
• Strong knowledge of the latest developments in the Javascript language and community
• Experience working with WordPress and building themes & plugins

Our tech stack:

• React, NextJS, Typescript, TailwindCSS
• NestJS, Prisma, TypeORM
• Wordpress
• Google Cloud Platform, Redis, BigQuery, Postgres

Personal Traits:

• Hard working and proactive
• Thrives in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Resilient and maintains a positive attitude at all times

Benefits

• £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Remote working policy
• Working from home budgets
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank & public holidays) plus an additional day for every year worked
• Company pension scheme