Web Applications Team Lead

Web Applications Team Lead

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Middleton Stoney, United Kingdom

Description

We are looking for a Web Applications Team Lead who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications for automotive and mapping products. These applications will enable the configuration, control and debugging of our systems, and subsequent analysis of data they generate. The applications will be deployed on edge, server and cloud infrastructure. This role involves leading the development of web client and backend server applications and contributing across the full software development lifecycle. The Web Application Team Lead will also provide line‑management, recruitment, technical guidance and mentoring to their team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain web client and backend software across the full software development lifecycle.
• Lead the development of large web client and backend server applications.
• Capture and interpret customer and user requirements to deliver high‑quality, reliable software solutions.
• Develop and maintain real‑time and post‑processed data analysis software, incorporating mathematical algorithms and data visualisation tools.
• Apply strong knowledge of C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET and front‑end languages such as HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript and/or React to produce robust, scalable and maintainable code.
• Adhere to company coding standards, software documentation practices, version control and release management procedures.
• Develop and maintain software architecture using best practices, including multi‑threading, design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Plan, track and manage software development activities, working independently and collaboratively within agile teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Specify, install and maintain development tools and technologies, including version control systems, IDEs and testing frameworks (e.g., GitLab DevOps).
• Investigate and resolve complex software issues or feature requests raised by internal teams, representatives or customers.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives by identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement in existing or new software products.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and management support to their team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree in engineering, mathematics or a scientific discipline.
• Significant professional experience (approximately 5+ years) as a web or software developer, including experience in a technical leadership and/or team leadership capacity.
• Professional experience leading, mentoring and managing the professional development of a team of engineers.
• Strong programming skills in C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript and/or React frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns and multi‑threaded application development.
• Experience developing interactive web interfaces, including the use of data visualisation tools.
• Proficiency in version control, testing and release management practices, ideally using GitLab DevOps.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative software development environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a logical and creative approach to technical challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Self‑motivated and results‑driven, with the ability to manage priorities of self and others and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and continuous improvement.
• Able to make sound technical decisions and take ownership of outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and manage expectations.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary profit share bonus
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days plus 8 bank holidays
• 5 % employee and 5 % employer contributions through our salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme with Scottish Widows
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme (after 12 months service)

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