Lead Developer | 6 Month Contract | (Outside IR35) | Remote (London) | Starting ASAP
Day Rate: £DOE
Job Description:
Harvey Nash’s private sector client is on a mission to transform patient care and be part of a dynamic and innovative team. We pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture and any individual working will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of intelligent, driven and compassionate people who care deeply about transforming the way healthcare is delivered.
Main Duties:
* Analyse, review, and optimise the existing codebase to improve performance and maintainability.
* Evaluate current development processes, standards, tools, and workflows, recommending improvements to increase team productivity and code quality.
* Collaborate with the Head of Development to define the future software development strategy, including architecture, technology stack, best practices and processes.
* Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritise incremental improvements to development processes, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Standardise coding practices, development tools, and testing methodologies to ensure adherence to high-quality standards across the team.
* Collaborate on strategic initiatives and long-term development goals, ensuring the team is equipped to meet future challenges.
* Engage with stakeholders to communicate technical roadmaps, timelines, and potential risks.
* Identify areas of technical debt and propose solutions to address them effectively.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Extensive experience in .Net C#, ASP MVC, Web Apps & Web API.
* Proficiency in JavaScript and AngularJS or ReactJS.
* Proficiency in designing, developing, deploying and optimising SQL Server databases.
* Experience in ORMs with Entity framework being desirable.
* Experience in developing for Cloud platforms with Azure experience being highly desirable.
* Proven leadership and mentoring experience, with a focus on guiding developers and driving team performance.
* Ability to develop and implement long-term software development strategies, while managing incremental improvements.
* Experience in assessing and refining development processes, tools, and standards to improve efficiency and quality.
* Excellent communication skills, able to work collaboratively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make decisions under pressure.
* Familiarity with industry standards and best practices, including version control, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior development role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position.
* Experience working within Agile methodologies.
* Previous experience in a fast-paced, evolving environment is highly desirable.
This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
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