Lead Developer Stack Developer (C#, .NET)

Introduction

We are seeking a Lead Developer to join our Technology Division. This role is responsible for the technical leadership and delivery of Internal Systems products, ensuring solutions are scalable, high-quality, and aligned with strategic objectives. The successful candidate will oversee the full development lifecycle, from architectural design to system maintenance and junior developer mentorship.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Strategy 

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of Internal Systems products and solutions.

• Align team delivery with departmental strategy and annual planning.

• Manage staff performance and provide input into annual salary reviews.

• Act as the technical point of contact across multiple teams when required.

2. Strategic Project Delivery 

• Define and design technical architecture for projects within the area of responsibility.

• Collaborate with managers, leads, and architects to ensure implementation alignment.

• Deliver functionality on time and within budget while maintaining sustainability.

3. Engineering Standards & Quality 

• Enforce best practice criteria for software evaluation and testing.

• Ensure team adherence to development standards and departmental processes.

• Utilize the development toolset (Azure DevOps, Visual Studio) effectively to maintain code quality.

• Conduct root cause analysis, debugging, and data investigation.

4. System Maintenance & Support 

• Execute work orders within established timescales.

• Perform system maintenance ensuring no new defects are introduced.

• Oversee IIS configuration and environment stability.

5. Mentorship & Knowledge Management 

• Mentor and coach Junior Developers to improve technical proficiency.

• Document all system enhancements to facilitate knowledge sharing.

• Transfer technical knowledge to both development and support teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Relevant Degree or Diploma.

• Experience: Minimum 6+ years of relevant software development experience.

Technical Skills & Experience

• C# & .NET: Expert proficiency in C# using .NET Framework and .NET Core.

• Web Technologies: ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and WCF/SOAP services.

• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, and ASP.NET AJAX.

• Database Management: Microsoft SQL Server (2016/2019).
  • Complex SQL queries, views, stored procedures, and relational database design.

  • Entity Framework 6, Entity Framework Core, and Dapper.

  • Oracle database experience.

• Integration & Messaging: API integrations (REST, XML, JSON, SOAP).
  • RabbitMQ.

  • Integration platforms.

• DevOps & Tooling: Azure DevOps (Sprint/Backlog management and CI/CD pipelines).
  • Visual Studio and VS Code.

  • IIS configuration.

Competencies

• Architecture: Application of modern software engineering principles, modular architecture, and maintainable code design.

• Leadership: Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and align delivery with business strategy.

• Quality Assurance: Experience in unit testing frameworks and Agile QA testing principles.

• Problem Solving: Advanced root cause analysis, debugging, and data investigation skills.

Preferred (Beneficial) Skills

• Telerik Kendo UI.

• Xamarin / .NET MAUI.

• Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.

Package & Remuneration

TBD

Interested?