At Neptune, we believe great technology starts with great people. We're looking for a Software Development Team Leader who's as passionate about mentoring others as they are about writing exceptional code. You'll lead a talented team of developers, guiding them through the full software development lifecycle - from concept to delivery - while staying hands-on and close to the technology.
You'll take ownership of our software delivery process, ensuring every project meets our standards for quality, performance, and innovation. You'll lead, inspire, guide and support a team of developers to reach their potential, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
Day to day you will:
Manage the full lifecycle of software projects - planning, development, delivery, and beyond.
Work with product owners, project managers, and stakeholders to define priorities and remove roadblocks.
Keep projects on time, on budget, and on spec, making key technical and architectural decisions.
Contributing to development work and demonstrating best practices
Conduct code reviews and ensure development best practices are followed.
Stay ahead of emerging tools and technologies - and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Partner with QA, UX/UI, and DevOps to deliver seamless, scalable solutions.
Keep communication open and transparent - inside the team and across the business.
You'll Bring a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar and hands-on development experience with C#, ASP.NET, and .NET framework; preferably including experience of developing with VB.NET. You'll be a natural leader who brings out the best in others and have proven past experience leading or mentoring development teams and a strong background in SQL Server/MySQL, API development, and RESTful services. Familiarity with DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus. You'll also be an excellent communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical teams.
We'd love it if you have experience in Retail, Manufacturing; or Cloud environments being an advantage. This role is based at our stunning offices in Swindon, Wiltshire, with some home remote working during the week.
Please note that we are unable to accept speculative CV's for this role from recruitment agencies.
What Benefits we can offer you
Competitive salary
Generous Holiday Allowance
Life Assurance
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership
Generous Neptune new item and outlet discounts
Perkbox: Wellbeing Hub and Retail Discounts Portal
Your birthday day off
Two paid volunteer days a year
Day off if you become a Grandparent
A week off to celebrate a life event
Refer a friend scheme
Long service holiday allowance increase
Training Workshops
Across all locations, we stay united by our company values: Do The Right Thing, Do It Together, Aim High and Keep It Real.
We're an equal opportunities employer; our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams, with all colleagues and applicants afforded the same opportunities. We encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work, in an environment that actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and where everyone's voices are heard.
Our Story
Founded in 1996 by friends John Sims-Hilditch and Giles Redman, Neptune design and make pieces for your whole home. Recognised for our exacting standards, design-led aesthetic and expert craftsmanship, we're perhaps most known for kitchens - with heirloom-worthy dressers not far behind. Neptune's trademark 'look' is British: refined, simple, sturdy, and with an almost obsessive attention to detail. We're also respected for our commitment to craft and quality. Put simply, we make things we're proud of, and that are designed to last a lifetime.
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