HM79: Lead Developer
Location: London | 6 Month Contract | 2 days in office
Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Lead Developer on behalf of one of our clients.
The main purpose of this role is to provide hands-on technical leadership within a multidisciplinary delivery squad, ensuring the high-quality delivery of digital products and services that support users. The role acts as a key link between Principal Developers and development teams, translating user and business needs into secure, maintainable technical solutions while ensuring engineering standards, strategic technical direction and good development practices are applied consistently.
The role will also support the development of the wider Engineering capability by coaching developers, guiding technical decision-making, improving ways of working, and helping introduce shared improvements such as automated testing, observability, reusable components and developer tooling.
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Acting as the technical lead for a development team, helping to shape, coordinate and assure technical delivery.
Translating user and business needs into well-designed, secure and maintainable technical solutions.
Making local technical decisions that align with wider architectural direction, engineering standards and organisational priorities.
Supporting and developing developers through coaching, mentoring, pairing and knowledge sharing.
Ensuring engineering standards, development practices, security expectations and quality controls are applied consistently.
Working closely with Principal Developers, DevOps colleagues, product teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective knowledge
Lead Developer employer: First Military Recruitment Careers
At our Bury St Edmunds location, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values teamwork and professional growth. With a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for overtime, we ensure our Electrical Maintenance Engineers are well-supported and rewarded for their hard work. Our collaborative work culture fosters a sense of belonging, making it a meaningful place to develop your career in the refrigeration industry.
Contact Details:
First Military Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
