Lead Full Stack Application Developer / Lead Full Stack Software Developer

An exciting opportunity has arisen with our client, a cutting edge and innovative technology company, for a Lead Full Stack Application Developer / Lead Full Stack Software Developer – responsible for a team of 5 talented developers.

Type: Full-time | Permanent| Hybrid (Cardiff Office twice a week)

Reports to: Chief Technology Officer

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Lead Developer to join the team and play a key role in building, maintaining, and improving the software that powers the platform. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you’ll work closely with Product, QA, Architects, and other developers/technologists to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure features.

Each member of the current team brings their own qualities to the business, so please make sure you highlight your strengths and aspirations — they are important to the company and team!

The successful candidate will be a proactive, approachable technical leader and people manager with a strong development background and a passion for high-quality engineering.

You will be responsible for leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality software development through problem solving and strategic thinking, taking technology, time and budgets into consideration.

Key Requirements:

• Strong technical background in multiple development languages and frameworks (including .Net/C#)
• Solid knowledge of JavaScript ecosystem (Angular or Vue.js a bonus)
• Competent with SQL and MySQL, and experience of large datasets
• Experience with Git, Docker and modern development workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling, release automation and test frameworks
• Able to write and maintain automated tests as part of your development work
• Able to conduct code reviews and recommend improvements
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, especially Azure
• Understand and use Secure by Design practices
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and upskill other developers
• Experience supporting team performance, feedback, and personal development
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Awareness of AI tools in development
• Have a desire to keep up to date with technology changes

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead technical delivery within the team, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned to business needs.
• Collaborate with software architects and team to develop robust software solutions influencing non-functional requirements such as performance, security, usability and accessibility.
• Drive and uphold engineering standards including clean code, testing practices, and secure development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues/bugs independently and as a team.
• Provide regular engineering metrics, summary reports and trend analysis.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement in existing systems and processes, and work with teams to implement enhancements.
• Work with wider team to create and maintain documentation for software development processes, code, and system architecture.
• Willingness to explore new areas, tools, and technologies to enhance project outcomes and personal growth.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders, understanding needs and managing expectations.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, QA, and wider business teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes.
• Support planning and estimation by balancing technical quality, timelines, and budget constraints.

Line Management and People Development:

• Provide line management for developers within the team, including regular 1:1s, feedback, coaching, and support.
• Support performance management processes, including objective setting, development plans, and review cycles.
• Help team members grow through mentoring, technical guidance, and identifying learning opportunities.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture, encouraging ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment activities where required (e.g. interviews, onboarding, supporting new starters).

Package:

• Great salary and comprehensive benefits package on offer (negotiable depending on experience)

Please apply within or contact Ash from Greystone Consulting Group to discuss further.

Telephone: 02921 880 588

Email: ash@greystone-consulting.co.uk