Lead Backend Developer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Cheshire

Company

Unitemps

Salary

£40000 - £45000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

IT

Job summary

Unitemps seeks an experienced Lead Backend Developer to join a high-growth tech company in Crewe.

Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE Negotiable)

Be the driving force behind a dynamic, agile team building cutting-edge software systems. You'll have the opportunity to mentor promising junior developers while shaping the future of technology.

Why this role is different:

* Impactful & Rewarding: Spearhead projects shaping the company's technological landscape.

* Modern Workflow: Embrace a 4-day workweek (36 hours!) and choose your work environment (office or remote).

* Agile Expertise: Lead your team through fast-paced, collaborative development cycles.

* Continuous Growth: Mentor junior developers and hone your leadership skills.

* Diverse Challenges: Tackle a wide range of projects using state-of-the-art backend technologies.

* Thriving Tech Hub: Join a vibrant community of passionate developers in Crewe.

We're looking for:

* Proven experience leading and delivering backend development projects.

* Solid proficiency in popular backend languages and frameworks.

* Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

* A passion for innovation and problem-solving.

* The ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

* Experience working for a large software business

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and become the next tech leader at this exciting Crewe company!

JOB Specification

The Backend Technical Lead will be part of an agile development team, building and working on a range of different software systems. Youll work with .NET, Microsoft SQL, MongoDB, and Azure to develop and enhance our backend systems. You'll collaborate closely with other developers to deliver software solutions for our customers.

Acting as a team leader to the junior developers and working alongside the Frontend Technical Lead to ensure the software is fit for purpose and new features are added in a timely manner.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Technology, the Backend Technical Lead will be utilising a range of backend technologies including .NET, Microsoft SQL, Entity Framework, MongoDB and Azure to create a RESTful API that can be consumed by our frontend team.

The suitable applicant will have strong experience in a range of technologies including C#, .Net, Entity framework, SQL DB and MongoDB.

Good communication skills are essential in a highly agile environment whilst a strong, natural aptitude for technology and development is required.

> Develop software solutions to agreed timescales, standards, and KPIs.

> Build on existing web development using the appropriate languages and technologies.

> Provide timely and accurate estimates for delivery of projects, BAU requests, and bugs.

> Ensure junior developers in the team are supported and have the relevant training plans.

> Work through the submitted user stories to ensure tasks are spread throughout the team and updates passed on when required.

> Take a leading role alongside the Frontend Technical Lead and Head of Technology in weekly development meetings.

Skills and experience

Essential skills / experience required:

> C#, .NET

> Entity Framework

> Web services (Web API, RESTful)

> Object Orientated Design

> GIT

> Azure/AWS

> SQL and MongoDB experience.

> HTMP

Desirable skills / experience:

> Working with junior developers to process their learning.

> Previous experience working for larger software houses

> Finding new technologies to bring into our software stack.

> Happy to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

> Company pension

> Discounted or free food

> On-site parking

> Transport links

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crewe, CW1 6XQ