Software Development Team Leader; Hands

Are you an experienced senior software developer/leader who still enjoys hands‑on work but is ready to take the next step into leadership?

Do you enjoy mentoring developers, shaping products, and working directly with customers to deliver real‑world solutions?

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, build, influence and grow
, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We are recruiting an experienced Software Development Team Leader to lead and develop a growing software engineering team while remaining hands‑on with coding, design, and customer‑facing delivery.

This role is ideal for a Senior Software Developer or Lead Developer ready to step into team leadership without sacrificing technical work.

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our software team and are seeking a hands‑on Development Team Leader to take ownership of our core software product—an asset management system built to meet health & safety compliance standards.

You will lead a team of developers, work closely with customers to understand requirements, and play a key role in the ongoing design, development, and enhancement of a highly configurable product built using Microsoft .NET and React Native
.

Reporting to: Managing Director.
Location: Liverpool (modern city‑centre offices), hybrid is an option after a period of settlement

Lead, mentor, and support a team of 5 software developers

Remain hands‑on with software design and development

Develop and enhance applications using Microsoft .NET

Work directly with customers to gather and translate business requirements

Plan and manage development schedules and workloads

Ensure projects are delivered on time and to agreed specifications

Use JIRA to manage development tasks, releases, and source control

Establish and improve development processes across design, build, test, and release

Collaborate with senior management on product innovation and roadmap planning

This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment
. If you’re looking for a quiet, “clock‑in, clock‑out” role, this won’t be the right fit. If you enjoy responsibility, variety, and impact — read on.

Essential experience and skills:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in software design and development

Strong experience with Microsoft .NET

Ability to remain hands‑on while leading and supporting others

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Comfortable working directly with customers and stakeholders

Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Previous experience leading or mentoring developers

Experience working within structured development life cycles and agile environments

Pension: 3% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Flexibility required to support customers and project delivery when needed)

If you are a hands‑on software developer looking to step into leadership while continuing to build high‑quality software, we would love to hear from you.

Software Development Team Leader Hands On to 70000
• Wigan, GB