Lead Developer

Lead Developer
Salary : Competitive and based on experience
Location : Birmingham

Keywords : Agile environment, Dynamics 365 CRM, Team collaboration, Continuous Integration, Test-driven development, Stakeholder engagement, Development standards, Enterprise applications

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Developer to join a forward-thinking organisation based in Birmingham. This role offers you the chance to guide a multi-disciplinary team within an Agile setting, focusing on hands-on solutions using Dynamics 365 CRM and the Power Platform. You will play a pivotal part in shaping technical direction, ensuring best practices are followed, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about developing robust IT solutions while nurturing talent within your team, this is the perfect next step for your career.

What you'll do:
You will be responsible for guiding the teams dedicated to delivering innovative solutions within Dynamics 365 CRM. Ensuring that your team adheres to industry-leading practices such as CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development. You will play an instrumental role in managing both people and projects-motivating your direct reports, overseeing recruitment efforts to build a well-rounded team, identifying training needs, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.

• Direct the activities of a multi-disciplinary development team using an Agile, iteration-based approach to maximise effectiveness and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain high levels of motivation within your team by providing clear guidance, performance management, and identifying training or development needs as they arise.
• Oversee the technical development of IT changes and projects, ensuring code quality through best practices such as Continuous Integration (CI/CD) and test-driven development.
• Request and review development approaches for project work, ensuring documentation is created and maintained appropriately throughout the process.
• Recruit new team members as needed, building a cohesive and balanced group that works collaboratively towards shared goals.
• Identify and implement departmental efficiency improvements that enhance productivity without adding unnecessary administrative overhead.
• Ensure all development projects are delivered on time, meet business requirements, fulfil end-user needs, and comply with audit controls.
• Work closely with business analysts to maintain robust processes that provide evidence for audit controls while minimising red tape.
• Define the toolset used by the development function and manage the deployment of new applications or enhancements across the organisation.
• Coach project teams in development standards and best practice, reviewing techniques used for all types of software development.

What you bring:
You will bring substantial hands-on experience designing customised solutions with C#, TypeScript, Power Platform tools such as Power Pages or Power Apps. Your background includes utilising .NET technologies within Agile environments-ideally leveraging Azure DevOps for streamlined workflows.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines is essential for ensuring efficient software releases; similarly valuable is your ability to handle complex data migrations or integrations involving third-party platforms.

Familiarity with service-oriented architecture enables you to contribute effectively towards building scalable enterprise applications. Strong communication skills are vital as you interact with diverse stakeholders-from internal staff to external suppliers-delivering presentations confidently using suitable methods. Above all else, your commitment to equality and diversity underpins everything you do; combined with excellent planning abilities this makes you an invaluable asset who can nurture both people and technology towards shared success.

• Experience developing and customising solutions using C#, TypeScript, Power Platform (including Power Pages, Power Apps, Flows), ideally within enterprise environments.
• Proven track record in managing software development teams using .NET technologies in an Agile setting with Azure DevOps integration.
• Experience documenting defects or enhancements clearly and implementing effective solutions that address business needs.
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline software delivery processes.
• Strong background in data migration or integration using third-party systems or similar technologies relevant to large-scale organisations.
• Familiarity with service-oriented architecture principles when building scalable enterprise applications using modern frameworks like TypeScript.

What sets this company apart:
This organisation stands out for its unwavering dedication to professional growth and inclusive values. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support their wellbeing while enabling them to deliver exceptional results.

What's next:
If you are ready to take on an influential role where your technical expertise shapes both people and projects-and where your passion for collaborative success is truly valued-this is your moment to shine.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; take the next step towards advancing your career as a Lead Developer in Birmingham.

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