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:
Designing, building and maintaining modern cloud-based software products
Driving Agile delivery, test-first engineering and DevOps best practices
Leading technical decision-making and contributing to architectural improvements
Owning delivery from concept through to production
Implementing and tracking team metrics (delivery, performance, health)
Mentoring and inspiring engineers to do their best work
Supporting technical recruitment and team growth
This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role, combining people leadership with real development across both front-end and back-end systems.
Tech Stack (Microsoft / Azure Focused)
Experience across some of the following is beneficial (not all required):
C#, .NET Core
Azure (DevOps, Web Services, API Management, App Gateway, WAF)
SQL Server, LINQ, Entity Framework
Angular
Test-First/Test Driven Development (TDD)
Azure Active Directory
GitHub (source control, Copilot)
Terraform/Infrastructure as Code
Agile, Scrum, Jira
Power BI
Mobile app ecosystems (Apple & Google Play)
Payment providers
What They're Looking For
Strong commercial software development background (ideally 10+ years)
Proven experience in a technical lead or hands-on leadership role
Passion for modern engineering practices and Test-First development
Experience leading small, multi-disciplinary teams
Strong Agile delivery and continuous improvement mindset
Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders at all levels
Background in fast-paced, consumer-facing environments is a plus
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Salary & Benefits
Up to £70,000 depending on experience
28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
Company pension
Free gym membership for you and a loved one
Retail and café discounts
Training, development and clear progression opportunities
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for a tech lead who wants to shape engineering culture, influence long-term technical direction, and play a key role in a modernisation journey - while still staying close to the code.
If you're open to a confidential conversation, apply now and I'll be in touch.
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