Job Description
Software Development Lead - Cheshire (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Up to £70,000 (DOE) + benefits
I'm partnering with a well-established, consumer-focused organisation in the health & wellbeing sector that's undergoing a significant digital and engineering transformation. They're investing heavily in modern software engineering, product thinking and Agile delivery, and are now looking for a hands-on Software Development Lead to take ownership of one of their product delivery teams.
This role suits an experienced engineer who still enjoys being on the tools, but also wants to lead from the front, shape engineering culture, and influence how software is built across the business.
The Opportunity
You'll lead one of two small, cross-functional teams, working closely with Product, QA, and key business stakeholders. Reporting to the IT Development Manager, you'll play a key role in defining technical direction while delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable software.
You will be responsible for:
1. Designing, building and maintaining modern cloud-based software products
2. Driving Agile delivery, test-first engineering and DevOps best practices
3. Leading technical decision-making and contributing to architectural improvements
4. Owning delivery from concept through to production
5. Implementing and tracking team met...