Lead Web Developer

Lead Web Developer (10+ Years Experience)

TESTQ Technologies, an IT services and solutions company, seeks a highly experienced Lead Web Developer to design, develop, and deliver modern, scalable, and secure web applications. We help clients across various industry sectors grow their businesses and reduce operational costs through strong technical, domain, and process expertise.

The ideal candidate must have 10+ years of hands-on experience and will provide strong technical leadership, define development standards, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with product, QA, and architecture teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of enterprise web solutions.

Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery lifecycle for enterprise-grade web applications.
• Act as the technical lead, defining architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance frontend and backend systems.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and ensure maintainable and reusable solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and QA teams to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive CI/CD adoption and ensure seamless deployments across multiple environments.
• Oversee cloud-based deployment and hosting of web applications (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Ensure application security, performance optimization, and scalability across all systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex production issues and perform thorough root-cause analysis.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering technical growth within the team.
• Continuously evaluate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance development efficiency.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Needed

The candidate must demonstrate these requirements in all stages of assessment:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of strong, hands-on experience in web application development, including 3–5 years in a Lead or Senior role.
• Proven experience leading end-to-end delivery of complex, enterprise-scale web applications.
• Deep expertise in modern frontend and backend web technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, Java, .NET, or PHP).
• Strong understanding of web architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Extensive experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, microservices, and system integrations.
• Solid hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including deployment, scaling, and performance optimization.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• In-depth knowledge of Git-based version control, branching strategies, code reviews, and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices, authentication/authorization mechanisms, OWASP standards, and performance tuning.
• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments, contributing to sprint planning, estimations, and delivery commitments.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and coach development teams, driving technical excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, maintainable technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and resolve complex production issues.
• Excellent communication skills for effective engagement with technical teams, stakeholders, and clients.
• Self-driven, ownership-oriented mindset focused on quality, scalability, and timely delivery.

Other Key Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including stakeholder and client interaction.
• Proven leadership skills to guide, mentor, and motivate development teams.
• Self-starter with a proactive, ownership-driven, and accountable mindset.
• Strong focus on code quality, scalability, performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting delivery timelines.
• Effective decision-making skills in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams (Product, QA, Architecture, Operations).
• Flexible and adaptable attitude to respond to changing business and technical requirements.
• Customer-focused mindset committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a distributed or on-site team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with modern web technologies and best practices.

Compensation and Details

• Location: Leicester (Leicestershire) (preferred). Work Location: Remote.
• Salary: GBP 43,800 to 54,000 per annum (£43,800.00-£54,000.00 per year).
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Part time and Fixed Term option is available).
• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent (Bachelor's preferred).
• Evaluation Process: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview, and References.
• Application Deadline: 31/01/2026.