Lead Developer Specialist - Manchester Hybrid

# Lead Developer Specialist - Manchester HybridLead Developer Specialist - Manchester HybridSalary£NegotiableLocationManchester, UKContractPermanentIndustryTechnology ContactLauren Development Specialist - Hybrid ManchesterLocation : Manchester - 3 Days in the office Per WeekSalary : £80,000Overview:Lead and guide a development team in designing and delivering insurance-based solutions using the Microsoft technology stack (.NET Framework, .NET Core, MVC, Web APIs, SOA). This role focuses on translating business needs into high-quality, scalable applications while driving best practices and technical excellence.Key Responsibilities: Lead the development team in implementing modern, efficient, and secure solutions aligned with company strategy. Design and document technical specifications, contribute to IT roadmap initiatives, and ensure quality delivery through code reviews and testing. Collaborate with Business Relationship Directors, Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure teams to design and support business-critical applications. Evaluate business requirements, design and develop complex solutions, and provide technical leadership across the SDLC. Research new technologies and recommend cost-effective solutions. Support production deployments and provide 2nd/3rd-level technical assistance. Mentor junior and offshore developers, fostering growth and adoption of best practices. Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and security standards (e.g., SOX). Stay updated with emerging technologies and promote innovation within the team.Skills & Experience: Strong knowledge of SDLC, architecture design, and software development best practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proven experience leading development teams and mentoring others. Customer-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience with insurance or finance data models preferred. Flexible and adaptable to business needs.Technical Expertise: Must have: C#, ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Core, Web APIs, SOA, MS SQL Server (T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), Informatica, Strimm, Tableau/Power BI, SharePoint, Data Modelling, AI tools for development/testing. Desirable: Experience integrating vendor applications and working with enterprise-scale systems.If this role sounds like your next career move click "APPLY" OR