Lead Software Developer

Company: Pathfinder Recruitment
Apply for the Lead Software Developer
Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

Up to £75k (DOE)

Remote biased hybrid (2-4 days a month onsite)

You’ll work across a mix of existing PHP codebases (including Laravel) and newer builds, staying hands-on while leading and supporting other developers and acting as the technical point of contact in client discussions.

This career opportuniy suits someone seeking plenty of variety who enjoys solving problems in real systems, is comfortable working across multiple codebases, and can balance development, team support, and client interaction.

Skills and experience

  • Strong PHP experience, including Laravel and existing codebases
  • Experience building and maintaining web applications
  • Team leadership or management experience
  • Experience mentoring developers and reviewing code
  • Confident communicating with clients or stakeholders
  • Able to work across multiple systems or projects simultaneously
  • Suitable candidates may currently be working as a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Software Development Manager, Development Team Leader, or Senior Developer with leadership responsibility

Don’t miss this rare chance to join an excellent company in a management capacity.

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Posted: March 30th, 2026