Find your next tech and IT Job or contract Lead Developer / Tech Lead in Cambridge

The lead developer or development engineer creates programs to best meet the technical expectations of an IT company and ensure its Web development. To do this, they must precisely follow the specifications established by users while respecting the budget they have evaluated and the schedule. The lead developer analyzes the company's needs and performs various tests to improve and optimize new programs. To test these programs, they can use existing software or design a new one (in the form of an application or database). They must not let any coding errors pass through. The lead developer increases the number of tests based on the difficulty of the program to be created. Their goal is to ensure it perfectly matches the user's expectations. After creating the program, they can provide user assistance and train them on this new computer program. They must also ensure its security. The lead developer follows their project from start to finish and positions themselves as a true leader capable of managing a project team and training them on new IT tools by offering their expertise in all technical areas. Lead developers can be found in large companies or startups.

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Frequently asked questions about working as a Lead Developer / Tech Lead

What is the role of a Lead Developer / Tech Lead

The lead developer is a skilled, experienced and above all versatile developer. Their role is not limited to design or writing code. They must also train, guide and supervise a team of developers. Their goal? To ensure the smooth running and success of a project.

How much does a Lead Developer / Tech Lead charge

The daily rates of the lead developer vary according to their technical skills, experience and certifications. This position allows earning a daily rate of 600 euros. A lead developer earns £53K per year in UK.

What is the definition of a Lead Developer / Tech Lead

The lead developer takes on the role of a technical reference and manager. They ensure the quality of computer programs. To do this, they first define the company's needs before studying and budgeting the development. The lead developer ensures code quality as well as compliance with the projected schedule and project budget. Moreover, as a leader, they ensure the skill development of young developers. The lead developer is known by other titles such as: • Lead dev; • Tech lead; • Lead developer; • Technical project manager; • Chief developer; • Analyst-programmer.

What type of mission can a Lead Developer / Tech Lead handle

The lead developer's responsibilities are extensive: • Analyze technical needs and constraints; • Oversee the project by defining technical choices, guidelines and methods to be used; • Handle the most complex development phases; • Ensure financial monitoring of the project; • Carry out testing phases; • Resolve any technical issues encountered by the development team; • Write technical documentation; • Train users; • Assist HR with recruiting new developers; • Maintain constant technology watch...

What are the main skills of a Lead Developer / Tech Lead

The key skills required for the lead developer role are: • Mastery of multiple programming and development languages (C#, JavaScript, Java, PHP, HTML, CSS, Golang...); • Mastery of the development environment (GitLab, IDE, ASP, Eclipse, J2EE...); • Knowledge of different development methodologies and testing tools; • Mastery of one or more operating systems; • Good knowledge of CMS (Drupal, WordPress...).

What is the ideal profile for a Lead Developer / Tech Lead

Having a certain number of soft skills is necessary to be among the best profiles. Know that in addition to technical skills, a good lead developer must have the following qualities: • Good interpersonal skills; • Ability to organize well, knowing that task prioritization and time management are essential soft skills for gaining efficiency; • Autonomy, but also team spirit; • Open-mindedness, humility, and listening skills; • Ability to adapt one's language according to the person they're speaking with; • Excellent analytical skills; • Strong interest in new systems and languages. Availability is also required! The workload can indeed be relatively significant depending on the projects.
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Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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£20k £250k

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< 2 years experience 2 to 5 years experience 5 to 10 years experience > 10 years experience

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