Full Job Description – Software Development Team Lead

Location: Brighton, UK | Department: Development | Remote Option: Partial

About the Role:
Paxton is seeking a highly skilled software development team lead to join our Brighton office. In this role, you will oversee and mentor a talented software team, driving the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions across Paxton’s product portfolio. Your work will ensure technical excellence in user interfaces, back-end APIs, mobile applications, and cloud services.

As a team leader, you will champion module design, assess feasibility, and ensure successful implementation for both new and existing products. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and propose effective solutions, all while maintaining strong communication with project and management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead software design, development, and deployment across Paxton’s product range.
• Mentor, support, and guide team members, sharing technical knowledge and updates.
• Review requirements, specifications, and designs to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Drive innovation by pushing technical boundaries and recommending process improvements.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve software defects efficiently.
• Coordinate deployment of new builds and release candidates.
• Implement effective testing strategies, including unit, integration, performance, stress, and automation testing.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and champion best practices.
• Lead the code review process, providing timely feedback and resolution.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in software development with expertise in test-driven and behavior-driven design methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of C#, .NET, Web API, and modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Experience with Azure or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills; strong team collaboration.

Benefits:

• Work for a carbon-neutral company in the UK, France, Germany, and South Africa.
• 25 days of holiday entitlement, with flexible buy/sell options.
• Recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the UK by Best Companies ™.
• Opportunity to work on innovative software solutions that impact global products.

Why Paxton?
Join a forward-thinking, environmentally responsible company that values innovation, technical excellence, and a supportive work culture. Lead a high-performing team, shape software architecture, and deliver solutions that make a real-world impact.

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