Development Lead & Solutions Architect

Liverpool | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary

We're looking for an experienced Lead Solutions Architect & Development Lead to join our senior IT team, reporting directly to the IT Director.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll shape the firm's technology strategy while remaining actively involved in software development, architecture, database management and team leadership. You'll play a key role in designing scalable enterprise solutions for a 1,000-user organisation and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver technology that drives the business forward.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design of enterprise-wide software architecture and technical solutions.

Develop and maintain business-critical applications using C#/.NET, Python, SQL and React .

Design and build REST APIs and integrations with third-party systems, including our Case Management System.

Oversee Microsoft SQL Server environments, T-SQL development and Power BI reporting.

Lead, mentor and develop the MI & Application Development team using Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps .

Work with senior business leaders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

About You

You'll have experience leading software engineering teams and designing enterprise-scale solutions, alongside strong technical expertise in:

C#/.NET and/or Python

REST API development

Microsoft SQL Server & T-SQL

Power BI

React or modern JavaScript frameworks

Agile delivery and Azure DevOps

Experience with Proclaim , Cloudflare or low-code automation platforms would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary

Hybrid working from our Liverpool office

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Ongoing professional development

If you're a technically strong leader who enjoys combining architecture, hands-on development and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

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