Development Solutions Lead (Hands-Off, CoPilot, .Net) in Surrey, Woking

Your new company

I am partnered with a nationally recognised, purpose-driven organisation currently undergoing a significant technology transformation. The business has grown to over 1500 headcount in recent years, now taking the decision to bring Software Development projects in-house, so this is a critical time to be joining, offering the rare combination of meaningful work alongside long term career security and continuous investment in technology (including AI).

Your new role

You'll work alongside the Head of IT, taking ownership of their development strategy and roadmap. They are at the 'strategic review' point, so it's a largely hands-off role and will not be people/team managing initially. You will really be able to make your stamp on the role working with stakeholders and C-Suite to articulate what changes need to be made (in this regard a good listener and speaking to non-technical staff is very important). The role requires someone to review their technical estate and to act in an advisory capacity as the future direction is not set in stone. It combines a number of different disciplines and for the right person will be really attractive.

They have grown their IT team from 1 to 5 people in the last year and are looking at a number of strategic projects to modernise their technical estate:

• There is a big push on automation, so helping with implementing Github/CoPilot into the business.
• Working with their existing 3rd party suppliers to understand the existing bespoke internal funeral management system (built on .NET Core), deciding what to modernise, implementing SDLC best practices etc.
• Integration projects around Dynamics 365, Power Platform and other Microsoft tools.
• API work around a new payroll system.

You will work closely with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders to drive best practice across development standards, governance and delivery. Alongside this, you will play a key role in modernising the technology landscape, influencing platform decisions, supplier relationships and the overall direction of engineering within the business.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you'll bring a strong background in C# .NET/.NET Core but will have moved into an Architect/Consultancy/hands-off capacity. You will bring AI skills in production to the role, ideally implementing Microsoft CoPilot with Github and will have a broad knowledge of Microsoft systems such as Power Platform, Dynamics 365 etc. Just as importantly, you will have the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, combining technical depth with strong communication skills and the confidence to influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience owning/modernising internal business systems in a professional services environment will be highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

You'll be joining a business where you can genuinely make an impact, with the autonomy to shape the technical direction while remaining close to delivery. The organisation offers a strong overall benefits package including a 10% bonus, a good remote hybrid balance and a supportive, values driven culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to step into a role where your work not only drives meaningful technical change but also contributes to a wider purpose.

What you need to do now

To find out more or to be considered for this position, please apply directly or get in touch with Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director for a confidential discussion.