Sitecore Lead Developer - Leading global EdTech - UK, Remote (occasional visits to HQ - Once a Month)
Company Overview:
Join a leading global EdTech organization that has recently secured significant funding to enhance its digital platforms. The company is focused on innovation in education and expanding its global reach through cutting-edge technology.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Sitecore Lead Developer to manage a squad of 3-6 developers and oversee a portfolio of around 100 sites, while staying hands-on with technical Sitecore projects. You’ll lead the team, drive technical decisions, mentor junior developers, and ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality Sitecore solutions. You will have a strong focus on Agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a development squad (3-6 developers) to deliver Sitecore projects.
- Oversee a portfolio of approximately 100 sites, ensuring high standards of performance, security, and scalability.
- Stay hands-on with Sitecore development, contributing to coding, testing, and architectural decisions.
- Ensure adherence to Agile methodologies, TDD, and engineering best practices
- Drive technical standards, ensuring code quality and efficient, scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Work with global teams to meet project timelines and ensure alignment across regions.
- Stay current with Sitecore and industry trends, driving continuous improvements.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Sitecore Lead Developer, with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Sitecore CMS, .NET, and C#.
- Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, TDD, and engineering best practices.
- Experience managing a large portfolio of websites and delivering complex Sitecore projects.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and DevOps practices is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
For more information please send your CV to us at [email protected] and [email protected].