Lead Web Developer
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday (with flexibility for launches and critical updates)
Do you want to take the lead in building high-quality digital products? Do you enjoy guiding engineering teams, shaping technical direction, and creating smooth, scalable web experiences? If you’re a hands-on developer who leads by example and thrives in a collaborative environment, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
This isn’t just another role; it’s your chance to influence architecture, mentor talented developers, and deliver platforms that are reliable, accessible, and impactful. You’ll play a key part in defining how our digital solutions evolve and how users interact with them day to day.
Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You
*You want to steer the technical vision for modern web development
*You enjoy solving complex problems in a practical, structured way
*You thrive in fast-paced environments where quality and delivery both matter
*You’re passionate about clean code, good architecture, and smart engineering practices
*You take pride in supporting and developing high-performing teams
*You want a role where your technical leadership can shape long-term outcomes
What You’ll Be Doing
*Leading the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications
*Setting engineering standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and reliability
*Designing architectures across front-end frameworks, APIs, and supporting services
*Writing clean, maintainable code and conducting constructive code reviews
*Working closely with product, design, and data teams to translate ideas into deliverables
*Managing release cycles, monitoring performance, and coordinating incident response
*Guiding and mentoring developers through pairing, feedback, and knowledge sharing
*Ensuring best practices around accessibility, security, and performance optimisation
*Tracking technical debt, proposing improvements, and planning long-term enhancements
What You’ll Bring
*Strong experience leading web development teams in a fast-paced environment
*Expertise with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, Angular, or similar
*Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, semantic HTML, and modern CSS
*Solid understanding of back-end technologies (Node.js, APIs, microservices)
*Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and version control best practices
*Familiarity with performance optimisation, accessibility standards, and SEO fundamentals
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts
*Bonus: Experience with headless CMS, GraphQL, containerisation, or serverless architectures
Why You’ll Love Working Here
*The opportunity to set technical direction and influence product development
*A collaborative culture where ideas are valued and explored
*Access to modern tools, training, and time for innovation
*A supportive environment that encourages growth and continuous improvement
If you’re ready to lead talented developers, deliver exceptional digital experiences, and shape the next phase of our web platforms, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and discover how your expertise could make a real impact.