A leading technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking a Web Application Development Team Lead to join its engineering team. This is a newly created leadership role reporting to the Head of Engineering, combining hands-on technical delivery with team leadership and strategic direction. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys building high-performing teams while delivering complex, high-quality web applications.
Company
* This leading engineering company specialises in precision positioning technologies, delivering advanced hardware and software solutions for accurate localisation in complex environments. By combining high-performance inertial sensing with satellite navigation, it provides reliable, centimetre-level accuracy across a wide range of applications.
* Its technology is trusted by global organisations across automotive, robotics and autonomous systems, supporting the development of safe, efficient and intelligent mobility solutions.
About the Role
* We are seeking an experienced Web Application Team Lead to establish and lead a new team developing web applications for advanced engineering products. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development and project ownership across the full software lifecycle.
* You will design and deliver web-based tools used to configure, control and analyse system data, deployed across edge, server and cloud environments. Alongside development, you will lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of quality and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop and maintain web client and backend applications
* Lead delivery of scalable web systems across the full development lifecycle
* Translate user and customer requirements into robust software solutions
* Develop data analysis and visualisation tools for real-time and post-processed data
* Maintain software architecture using best practices (SOLID, design patterns, multi-threading)
* Plan and manage development activities within an Agile environment
* Oversee tools, environments and processes (e.g. GitLab, testing frameworks)
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
* Contribute to R&D and continuous product improvement
* Lead, mentor and support a team of engineers
Skills and Experience
* ~5+ years’ experience in web/software development, including technical or team leadership
* Strong skills in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, and front-end technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML)
* Solid understanding of software architecture and scalable system design
* Experience building interactive web applications and data visualisation tools
* Familiarity with version control, CI/CD and DevOps practices (e.g. GitLab)
* Experience working in Agile development environments
* Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Degree in engineering, mathematics or a related discipline
Location: Hybrid (must live within a reasonable commuting distance)
Department: Engineering / Software Development
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time