Lead Developer

About the role

This is a senior technical position within the Digital, Data & Technology directorate, working with the latest Microsoft technologies. You will join a collaborative hybrid team that values continuous learning and personal development.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver accessible, cloud‑hosted websites using modern design patterns.
• Lead the development of mission‑critical applications using event‑driven architectures and Domain Driven Design.
• Modernise legacy systems by refactoring them into micro‑service architectures on Azure App Services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create robust, scalable, cloud‑first solutions.
• Improve development methodologies, processes and standards across the team.

Required profile

• Senior‑level developer with a strong track record of delivering complex applications.
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban or XP).
• Commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Required skills

• C# and the .NET framework
• ASP.NET MVC
• Event‑Driven Architecture
• Domain Driven Design
• Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour‑Driven Development (BDD)
• ReqnRoll and Playwright for web UI testing
• Sitecore or Umbraco (CMS)
• Azure Functions, Logic Apps and App Services
• Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines
• NServiceBus or Azure Service Bus
• Design and implementation of secure APIs

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model with flexible shift patterns
• 35‑hour full‑time week and flexitime
• Competitive parental leave
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
• Access to Edenred benefits portal (retail, gym, tech, restaurant discounts) and a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Inclusive, values‑led environment with employee networks