Development Team Lead

Since Watchfinder & Co. was first founded in 2002, it has grown to become the premier resource from which to buy and sell premium pre-owned watches. With thousands of watches available from more than 50 brands, including Rolex, Omega, IWC and more, plus boutiques across the UK and a manufacturer certified service centre, Watchfinder has established itself as the top pre-owned watch specialist.How will you make an impact? Part of an agile development team, building and maintaining internal software systems at Watchfinder  Works closely with squad delivery teams to deliver projects end to end  Provides hands‑on technical leadership alongside coaching and mentorship  Passionate about software engineering and continuous learning Demonstrates a strong understanding of object‑oriented and service‑oriented application development principles  Communicates effectively with both internal team members and external business stakeholders Internally motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team  Actively supports the growth of others through mentoring and knowledge sharing  Takes initiative to continuously improve solutions, systems, and development processes How will you experience success with usExperience and Leadership:Proven experience in a technical leadership or Team Lead role  5+ years’ experience as a software developer  Experience leading delivery within agile squad-based teams  Strong experience communicating with stakeholders, developers, and other technical teams to gather requirements and explain technical solutions  Ability to manage complex solutions, balance priorities, and deliver under pressure  Comfortable working to tight deadlines with a strong sense of urgency Technical Skills:Strong hands‑on experience with C#, MVC, and RESTful web services  Solid front‑end skills using Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and MVC Strong database experience with SQL / T‑SQL  Proven application of SOLID principles and common design patterns  Experience with unit testing, TDD, and modern build tools  Cloud experience with AWS, including deployment and messaging concepts  Experience with CI/CD pipelines  Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK)  Experience using Git and tools such as Azure DevOps  Strong understanding of secure coding and security best practices How do we keep you smilingWe are a great team at HQ, you will work alongside some of the most passionate people about Watches and technology We have a generous benefits scheme, including discounts and healthcare packages The chance to join aboard a business that is taking strides to introduce our product globally Sociable, friendly team! Your journey with usOur aim is to provide you a transparent interview process from the moment you apply for the role. It’s important for us that you get to know us to ensure the role aligns to your future career objectives.We provide all candidates with open-door access to key people across the business so they can discuss opportunities, get a feel for our culture, and better understand how they can make an impact and be part of Watchfinder’s exciting trajectory. Interview Process1st Stage: A ‘Let’s Chat’ conversation Initially, when your application is selected, you will receive an introduction call to explain the main points in terms of this position, and to have a chance to showcase your motivation.2nd Stage: Interview with our Software Development Manager and Software Development Team LeadFinal Stage: Meet with our CIO and HR Business PartnerWhy work for Watchfinder?Firstly, what makes Watchfinder a great place to work is the people! Whether that be within your immediate team or across other areas of the business, there really is a family feel across the whole company.If personal growth and development is high on your priority list, then Watchfinder is the place for you. We’ve had numerous success stories throughout the business of our staff furthering and developing their careers, proving to be integral contributors to the company.To be part of this exciting journey, apply now!SummaryLocation: WEST MALLINGType: Full time