Lead Developer - eVA
- Manchester Leeds
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleAre you a hands-on technical leader with a passion for building high-quality digital products and inspiring teams to reach their full potential? We're looking for a Lead Developer to drive the technical vision, execution, and delivery of our cutting-edge software solutions.In this pivotal role, you'll lead a small, talented team of developers and QA engineers, shaping the architecture, guiding engineering practices, and championing quality at every stage of the product lifecycle. You'll collaborate closely with product, design, and delivery teams, ensuring our software is scalable, secure, and built to last.This isn't just a leadership role - you'll stay hands-on, writing production code, reviewing pull requests, and setting a gold standard for clean, modern development in a fast-paced, agile environment.What You'll DoLead from the front: Guide, support, and mentor a team of developers while remaining actively involved in coding, debugging, and system design.Own the technical vision: Collaborate with architects and product leaders to define a clear, forward-thinking technical roadmap.Engineer for scale: Design and implement cloud-native solutions using .NET 8, AWS/Azure, and modern engineering practices.Champion best practices: Promote continuous integration, test-driven development, secure coding, and event-driven architecture.Grow talent: Foster an environment of learning, mentoring team members and helping shape the next generation of engineering leaders.Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with UX, QA, Product, and Delivery to ensure features are delivered with impact, quality, and speed.Drive innovation: Stay ahead of trends in cloud, DevOps, and software architecture to keep our products and processes cutting-edge.Communicate effectively: Translate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Your Tech ToolkitCore Experience:Proven experience leading development teams in agile, product-driven environmentsExpert in .NET (ideally .NET 8), C#, and building cloud-native applicationsSkilled in Azure (or AWS), React, SQL, and event-driven architectureStrong background in building highly scalable, secure, and resilient systemsConfident working in Continuous Delivery environments with modern DevOps practicesBonus Points for Experience With:AWS (preferred)Docker & TerraformAzure DevOpsMicroservices architectureTDD & automated testing frameworksCI/CD pipelinesWhat You BringA passion for high-quality engineering and a commitment to craftsmanshipStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and influence othersClear communication - able to explain technical decisions to both engineers and business stakeholdersA pragmatic approach - focusing on what delivers value while managing riskThe ability to juggle multiple priorities and contribute to wider technology strategiesComfortable working independently or collaboratively, depending on what's neededWhy Join Us?You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, agility, and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and always look to use the best tools for the job. If you're looking to take real ownership, build great products, and help grow the capabilities of a brilliant team - we want to hear from you.Who we areCox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.The BenefitsTestimonialsAneliese Platts
Senior Designer “The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!”Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support “I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day.”Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager “In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role.”