Role: Lead Developer Location: Northampton (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) Salary: Up to £55,000 Industry: Manufacturing Role Purpose To lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, maintainable, and modern software solutions that support the digital transformation. The Lead Developer will play a key role in reducing legacy systems, building shared libraries, and guiding the forming small internal development team in adopting best practices and modern frameworks. Key Responsibilities · Architect and oversee development of internal applications and services. · Lead the migration of legacy desktop and web applications to .NET Core, ensuring modularity, testability, and cross-platform compatibility. · Define and enforce coding standards, version control practices (Git), and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure all code is unit tested and reusable across platforms. · Support and mentor other developers. Conduct code reviews and promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. · Work closely with the Business Systems Manager, infrastructure team, and external partners to ensure seamless integration and delivery. · Evaluate and recommend frameworks, tools, and technologies aligned with the long-term goals. Stay current with Microsoft’s .NET roadmap and industry trends. Skills & Experience · Strong experience in C#, .NET Framework, and .NET...