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Lead Developer
ÂŁ40,405 - 92,045
Lda Manchester Ltd
Framingham Road 5, Sowerby Bridge
ÂŁ40,405 - 92,045
Requirements
Must:
- 5+ years’ experience in full-stack or mobile-first product development
- Experience leading delivery of multi-tenant, scalable systems
- Strong JavaScript and PHP skills (NodeJS, React/Vue, Laravel/WordPress)
- Familiarity with Flutter or other cross-platform mobile frameworks
- Skilled in database design and management (SQL and NoSQL)
- Passion for DevOps, version control, and automated testing pipelines
- Clear understanding of secure coding, GDPR, and accessibility (WCAG)
- A collaborative mindset and a drive to make tech better for real people
Nice to Have:
- Experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face)
- Familiarity with real-time messaging and event-driven architecture
- Hands-on with analytics tools (e.g., Firebase, GA)
- Background in SaaS or EdTech products
- Advocates for inclusive design and accessibility-first thinking
Responsibilities
- Design and build solid, scalable back-end systems (APIs, integrations, microservices)
- Lead technical delivery across products—from architecture to deployment
- Integrate with third-party platforms (e.g. MIS systems like Pro-Solution, Tribal EBS; SSO, payments)
- Work with Laravel, NodeJS, Vue/React, and Flutter in AWS or Digital Ocean environments
- Guide our adoption of AI and automation features (chatbots, analytics, personalisation)
- Own our CI/CD and DevOps workflows, promoting best-in-class engineering practices
- Mentor junior developers and shape our growing dev team’s culture
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and stakeholders to create accessible, inclusive platforms
- Bake in security, privacy, and accessibility from day one
Description
At Lda, we build digital platforms that make a real difference in education and impact sectors. We’re looking for a Lead Developer who’s excited by elegant architecture and mentoring others, collaborating across disciplines, and building secure, scalable solutions that prioritize users. This role is not just about writing code; it’s about shaping the direction of our platforms, helping people learn, and making technology better and fairer for everyone who uses it. We are committed to building tools that make learning, access, and opportunity more equitable and welcome you to become part of a small, purpose-led team that values thoughtful design, continuous improvement, and human-centered technology. We offer hybrid working options, extra time off for birthdays, and a range of perks to support a positive work culture. If you are an experienced developer looking for purpose, autonomy, and a chance to shape the future of digital learning tools, we would love to meet you.
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