Lead Software Developer - Temp

Developer (Temporary Contract – Hybrid, Belfast)
Employer: Public Body
Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Temporary (PAYE)
Salary: £43,575 (+ £10,043 salary supplement p.a.)

Our client, a well known public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to manage and mentor a team of developers in the design and delivery of bespoke, business-critical procedural systems. The role involves working with Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies to oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee Agile software development processes, including feature planning, analysis, design, and implementation.
• Gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications and user stories.
• Develop and implement software using Microsoft Visual Studio, C#.NET, ASP.NET, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Ensure quality assurance, version control, and documentation through Azure DevOps Pipelines.
• Provide technical support for business-critical systems and manage software support contracts.
• Contribute to database design and cloud-based services, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online.

Essential Criteria
Applicants for the post must, by the closing date for applications, meet one of the following:

• A Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computing, Computing Science, Software Engineering, or another relevant discipline in Information Systems / Information Technology.
• At least 1 year’s experience in leading and managing an application development team.
• At least 2 years’ experience in each of the following areas:
• Application Development, including Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 or later, C#.NET, and ASP.NET.
• Agile development using Azure DevOps.
• Database Design based on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later.

OR

• An HND or Foundation Degree in Computing or another relevant discipline in Information Systems / Information Technology.
• At least 1 year’s experience in leading and managing an application development team.
• At least 3 years’ experience in each of the following areas:
• Application Development, including Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 or later, C#.NET, and ASP.NET.
• Agile development using Azure DevOps.
• Database Design based on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later.

*ONLY those courses with a computing content of 50% or more will be considered and applicants must give full details on the application form of how the content of the course meets this requirement.

Benefits of the Role

• Opportunity to work in a public sector organisation on impactful projects.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Leadership opportunity within a skilled and collaborative development team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV with cover letter, for more information contact