Development Manager (Umbraco Specialist)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Development Manager (Umbraco Specialist) has arisen to join my clients team in their Spalding, Lincolnshire offices on a hybrid basis.
As Development Manager, you’ll combine technical leadership with hands-on coding responsibilities. You’ll lead by example — architecting and developing Umbraco-based solutions, mentoring developers, and ensuring that projects are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. You’ll work closely with the project managers, designers, and clients to shape the future of their digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, manage, and mentor a small team of developers (junior to senior level)
• Architect, develop, and deploy complex Umbraco-based web solutions (v8–v13)
• Remain hands-on in day-to-day coding, solution design, and debugging
• Work across front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Razor) and back-end (.NET/C#) development
• Implement best practices in code quality, performance optimisation, and security
• Conduct code reviews, sprint planning, and technical estimations
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements and offer technical insight
• Oversee DevOps processes including CI/CD pipelines, cloud hosting, and deployments
• Monitor and improve development processes and workflows
Essential Skills & Experience
• 5+ years' experience working with Umbraco CMS, including custom development and integrations
• Strong .NET/C# development background with MVC and .NET Core
• Front-end skills including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ideally with some experience using modern JS frameworks)
• Experience with SQL Server, REST APIs, and third-party integrations
• Excellent understanding of Umbraco architecture including custom components, packages, and workflows
• Experience with source control (Git), automated builds, and deployment tools
• Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
• Knowledge of Azure hosting, infrastructure, and DevOps pipelines
• Experience working in an agency or client-facing environment
• Exposure to agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Umbraco Certification
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working (remote/hybrid options)
• Support for professional development and certifications
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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