Lead Software Engineer

Fleet Assist are the UK's leading supply chain management specialist of service, maintenance and repair services to over 1.3million vehicles across leasing, rental, salary sacrifice and vehicle subscription businesses. Our fully managed SMR network in excess of 5,200 garages and over 500 mobile service units is the largest of its kind in the UK., We're looking for an established Lead Engineer who has previously led and line-managed a development team. In this role, you'll work in a Microsoft Azure-hosted environment using C#, React, SQL, and Terraform, while taking clear ownership of technical delivery and people leadership. You'll be central to driving projects forward and ensuring the team delivers high-quality outcomes.

Why You'll Love Working Here

· Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge projects that challenge and excite you.

· Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive team where your ideas and expertise are valued.

· Professional Growth: We are committed to your continuous improvement, offering opportunities for training and career advancement.

· Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working arrangements., · Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing guidance and support for their professional growth

· Develop and maintain high-quality applications.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable solutions on Microsoft Azure.

· Implement front-end components using React, JavaScript, and CSS.

· Implement back-end APIs using C#.

· Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform.

· Design, develop, and optimize SQL databases.

· Integrate with 3rd party APIs.

· Participate in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed.

· Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

· Manage and prioritize work effectively, ensuring timely delivery of projects.

· Delegate tasks appropriately to team members based on their skills and workload.

· Collaborate with other departments to align development efforts with business goals.

· Monitor and manage Azure costs to ensure efficient use of resources.

· Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading a team and mentoring developers.

· Technical Expertise: Strong skills in C#, NUnit, React, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, Azure, and Terraform.

· Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Team Player: Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

· Agile Mindset: Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

· Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Competitive Salary

· Option to increase annual leave through an annual leave purchase scheme

· Private healthcare, gym discounts, and more

· Death in Service Insurance

· Training and development opportunities

Join Us: Fleet Assist is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's shaping the future of the automotive industry!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home