PHP Lead Developer - Team Leader & Client-Facing Role Location: Dewsbury (1 day per week in office)Salary: Up to £70,000 per annumTeam Size: 4 Developers (Graduate, Junior, Mid-level, Senior) The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced PHP Lead Developer to take ownership of our development team and work directly with our major client projects.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll split your time between technical delivery, team development, and client engagement. Working alongside a Project Manager who handles client relationships, you'll be the technical face of our team - jumping on calls, answering technical queries, and ensuring our solutions exceed client expectations. What You'll Be Doing Technical LeadershipLead backend development using PHP and React with strong JavaScript skillsArchitect and deliver solutions for 4-5 clients, with primary focus on our major clientProvide technical guidance and code reviews across all team projectsMake key technology decisions and drive best practicesTeam ManagementLead a diverse team: 1x Graduate, 1x Junior, 1x Mid-level, 1x Senior DeveloperHandle recruitment, from interviewing to onboarding new team membersDesign and deliver training programs to develop your team's skillsConduct performance reviews and career development planningFoster a collaborative, learning-focused team environmentClient EngagementWork directly with clients on technical discussions and solution designJoin client calls to provide technical expertise and answer questionsCollaborate with the Project Manager to ensure seamless client experienceMaintain professional, clear communication with stakeholders at all levelsWhat We're Looking For Essential SkillsStrong PHP development experience with leadership backgroundProficient in React and JavaScriptProven experience managing and developing development teamsClient-facing experience with excellent communication skillsHands-on approach to recruitment, training, and team managementProfessional demeanor suitable for direct client interactionLeadership ExperienceExperience leading technical teams through project deliveryTrack record of developing junior developers and growing team capabilitiesComfortable with performance management and conducting reviewsAbility to balance hands-on coding with management responsibilitiesWhat We Offer Competitive Benefits PackageSalary: Up to £70,000 per annumHoliday: 25 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell option (up to 5 days)Service Recognition: Additional holiday days after 3, 5, and 10 yearsTraining Focus: 10% of your time dedicated to learning and developmentConsulting Bonus: Up to £500 per month based on team billable hoursPension: Standard company pension schemeFlexible Working: Just 1 day per week required in our Dewsbury officeProfessional DevelopmentDedicated time for training and skill developmentOpportunity to shape technical strategy and team directionWork with diverse clients across multiple industriesSupport for conference attendance and professional certificationsApplication Process Our streamlined 2-stage interview process: Stage 1: Team Interview Initial discussion with HR and our Tech Director to explore your experience, leadership style, and career goals. Stage 2: Technical Assessment & Discussion Complete a practical tech exercise (building an API address book), followed by an in-depth technical interview where you'll:Walk through your code and explain your approachDiscuss technology choices and architectural decisionsDemonstrate your problem-solving methodologyShow how you'd explain technical concepts to clients and team membersReady to lead a talented team and work directly with exciting clients? We're looking for someone who thrives on the combination of technical excellence, team leadership, and client engagement.
If you're passionate about developing both great software and great developers, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on development, team leadership, and client interaction - ideal for a senior developer ready to take the next step in their career. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wakefield,England
Start: 27/08/2025
Salary / Rate: £60000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-27 14:14:03
Software Developer (Full Stack) Location: Peterlee - Hybrid working (2 days a week in the office after completing probation) Salary: £37,000 to £47,500pa Skills: .NET, Blazor, SQLMy client are revolutionising the utility industry.
As an award-winning, fast-growing provider of environmentally friendly water and waste services to UK businesses, they're on a mission to simplify utilities—saving their customers time, money, and energy so they can focus on what matters most: growing their business. They're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join their dynamic and forward-thinking team.
You'll report directly to one of their Lead Developers and play a key role in building their transformative, customer-centric digital platform.This is an exciting time to join us as they scale their technology and introduce new systems to better serve customers and colleagues.
You’ll be working in a collaborative Agile environment, developing modern, scalable software solutions using the latest tools and patterns.What You'll Be DoingBuilding and maintaining full-stack software solutions in a microservices environmentDeploying cloud-native applications using Azure and integrating with wider systemsContributing to agile ceremonies and collaborating with cross-functional teamsSharing knowledge with both technical and non-technical audiencesChampioning clean code practices, including SOLID principles and best-in-class design patterns My client want someone passionate about quality software and continuous improvement.
You’ll have: Essential Skills:Strong experience with C# and the .NET ecosystem (.NET Framework & .NET 8)Hands-on expertise with Blazor, Entity Framework, and MS SQLGood understanding of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline managementA collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn, mentor, and shareNice to Have:Experience with cloud-native design and Azure servicesFamiliarity with microservice architecture and service-oriented design ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Durham,England
Start: 18/08/2025
Salary / Rate: £37000 - £47500 per annum
Posted: 2025-08-18 15:27:04
