Lead Developer

Erin Associates are recruiting for a Birmingham-based software house who are looking for an experienced Lead Developer to take ownership of technical direction, architecture, and development best practices for a small, high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example while remaining close to the code. The Role As Lead Developer, you will play a key role in shaping the architecture and delivery of modern, cloud-based applications, while mentoring developers and ensuring high standards across the codebase. Core Responsibilities

Lead application architecture across Node.js, React, and .NET Act as the hands-on Technical Lead / Lead Developer within the team Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to developers Design and maintain scalable SQL and NoSQL data solutions Drive performance, scalability, and cost-effective cloud architecture Produce technical designs, prototypes, and architectural decisions Maintain clear and concise technical documentation Collaborate closely with algorithms and data processing teamsEssential Experience

5+ years' experience in cloud-based full-stack development 2+ years in a Senior Developer or Lead Developer role Proven experience mentoring and supporting developers Strong background in enterprise-level cloud architecture Comfortable working hands-on across the full stackRequired Skills Backend:

Node.js TypeScript C# (.NET)Frontend:

React TypeScriptData:

Strong SQL experience MongoDB or equivalent NoSQL technologiesCloud & Delivery

Azure (App Services, Azure Batch - production experience) Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines, repositories, boards)This Lead Developer role offers genuine influence over architecture, tooling, and development standards. You'll be joining a friendly, agile, and innovative Birmingham-based team, working on data-rich, user-focused applications.