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.