Lead Developer

Lead Developers oversee development teams, guide technical decisions, and ensure software solutions are effectively delivered.

 

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of developers in project planning and execution.
  • Make architectural and technology stack decisions.
  • Review and approve code changes.
  • Mentor junior developers and enforce coding standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical goals

 

Key Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of programming languages and frameworks.
  • Experience with software architecture and design patterns.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
  • Agile development and DevOps practices familiarity.

 

Recommended Certifications

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
  • Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

 

Average Salary

£55k–£75k

 

 

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* Salary data based on UK averages from Glassdoor UK and Indeed UK, 2024.

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