LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

DOCOsoft are hiring for an experienced Lead Developer to work with our Platform team. Our Platform team create innovative, scalable software solutions for the London & Global Insurance Markets. Beyond full involvement in the overall software development lifecycle, this role requires strong technical decision-making & problem-solving abilities.
The Lead dev will actively shape performance through mentorship, guidance, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions in line with DOCOsoft’s mission, vision & values.
Who we are:
DOCOsoft is a leading software and services provider to Lloyd’s of London and the broader London insurance market. Since our foundation, we have grown to become one of the leading insurance software specialists in the London Insurance Market. We are a growing team of over 80 colleagues based in Dublin, London, Tokyo, Portugal, Spain, India and Poland.
Here’s what we have to offer:
DOCOsoft aspires to be a market leader in the technology sector, and we are always looking for new ways to approach projects or improve existing content. We look to hire people that will help us achieve this with hard work, enthusiasm and an expression of their own ideas.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with complex projects, including proven technical leadership and team mentorship
• Extensive experience building enterprise applications using technologies such as .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, Entity Framework, and SQL
• Advanced proficiency in development tools and practices: Microsoft Developer tools, IIS, RedGate, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable architecture design
• Demonstrated leadership ability in team management, stakeholder relationships, and driving technical consensus, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience with annual performance processes and maintaining a calm, trustworthy leadership presence
• Experience working in an agile team developing highly available, highly scalable, secure applications on Azure or AWS utilizing both IAAS and PAAS
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  Equal Opportunity Employer:
  DOCOsoft is committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, membership of the travelling community or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
  Should you require reasonable accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know

• Lead, mentor, and manage performance of Software Developers, including recruitment, technical coaching through code reviews, and best practice guidance
• Collaborate with cross-functional Leads to align on project goals, timelines, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions
• Proactively communicate with internal stakeholders to address development plans and resolve issues
• Champion modern development practices, including TDD, DDD, SOLID principles, and CI/CD pipelines
• Research and prototype technical solutions, focusing on scalable architectures that align with the company’s technology roadmap
• Ensure consistent high-quality documentation and adherence to technical standards
• Track and report on key metrics (code quality, team performance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives