Lead Software Developer

Full Stack Technical Lead - Remote - £65k-£70k (DOE)

I'm working with an exciting organisation that is looking for a Full Stack Technical Lead to take ownership of modern cloud-based applications and lead development within a defined architectural framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior full-stack engineer who enjoys remaining hands-on while influencing architecture, enforcing engineering standards, and driving secure development practices across a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing scalable backend services using .NET 10.0.2 and ASP.NET Core Web APIs
• Building and maintaining Angular 21 front-end applications using DevExpress DevExtreme v25 components
• Leading secure, Azure-native cloud implementations
• Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code using Bicep
• Implementing authentication and role-based access via Azure Entra ID
• Integrating Azure Key Vault for secure secret management across environments
• Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests (NUnit and ViTest)
• Ensuring all development aligns with OWASP secure coding standards
• Contributing to CI/CD pipeline improvements and secure deployment practices
• Participating in architecture and technical design reviews
• Collaborating with UI/UX teams using Figma prototypes
• Maintaining high-quality technical documentation

Tech Stack & Experience

Core technologies:

• .NET 10 / ASP.NET Core
• Entity Framework Core
• RESTful API design / OpenAPI / Swagger
• Angular 21 (mandatory)
• TypeScript / RxJS
• DevExpress DevExtreme v25 (mandatory)
• Microsoft Azure (App Services, SQL, Storage)
• Azure Entra ID
• Azure Key Vault
• Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred)
• CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or equivalent)
• Bitbucket (Git)

What They're Looking For

• 7+ years' commercial software engineering experience
• 2+ years operating as a Technical Lead
• Strong full-stack expertise within the Microsoft ecosystem
• Proven experience with modern Angular (v15+)
• Hands-on Azure architecture and deployment experience
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code
• Strong understanding of secure enterprise application development
• Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments
• Solid grasp of RESTful API design and authentication patterns
• Ability to balance hands-on delivery with technical leadership responsibilities

Desirable Experience

• Multi-environment Azure architecture design
• Angular performance optimisation
• Designing role-based access control systems
• Cloud cost optimisation practices
• Exposure to penetration testing and secure SDLC processes
• Experience contributing to architectural decision-making

Salary & Benefits

• £65k-£70k (depending on experience)
• Remote working
• Structured architecture standards and modern tooling
• Exposure to enterprise-scale Azure environments
• Opportunity to influence engineering best practice and security standards

Why This Role?

This is a standout opportunity for a technical leader who wants real ownership of architecture, cloud infrastructure, and development standards - while staying close to the code.

You'll join a technically mature environment where automation, security, and scalability are core priorities, not afterthoughts.

If you're open to a confidential discussion, apply now and I'll be in touch.