Job Description

Reference: TQ2425_2134_469

Vacancy: 1

Job title: Lead Software Developer

Location: Leicester

Clearance: BPSS cleared or eligible

Experience Required: 8-12 years

Job Purpose:

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company whose offerings spans over variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.

The Lead Software Developer should be able to provide technical leadership across development streams, ensuring robust architecture, best-practice engineering, and mentoring of delivery teams.

(Main Duties and Responsibilities):

Define, enforce, and guide technical standards and best practices across solution delivery. Lead teams in developing scalable, secure, high-performance enterprise solutions. Oversee integration with platforms such as SharePoint and Dynamics 365 using OAuth2/OIDC. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and modern engineering methodologies. Provide architectural oversight and ensure alignment with enterprise design principles.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]

Extensive experience delivering enterprise-grade software solutions. Strong leadership and mentoring capability with stakeholder engagement experience. Deep knowledge of Azure API Management, Azure Key Vault, and secure deployment models. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, service standards, and governance.
Other Key skills:

Good analytical and Problem-solving skills Good communication skills A thorough approach and Self starter Focus on quality and delivery Working together in teams. Leadership and effective decision making. Flexible Attitude Excellent customer service
Qualifications:?Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.

Salary:?GBP 55000 to 65000 per annum

Published Date: 03 Dec 2025

Closing Date: 02 Jan 2025

Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year