Lead Developer – Lda
Location: Sowerby Bridge / Hybrid (2–3 days in office)
Salary: £58,500–£64,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
Who We’re Looking For
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 as excited by elegant architecture as they are about mentoring others, collaborating across disciplines, and building secure, scalable solutions that put users first.
This isn’t just about writing code it’s about shaping the direction of our platforms, helping people learn, and making tech better and fairer for everyone who uses it.
What You’ll Do
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
What You Bring
Must-Have
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)
Familiar 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
Why Join Lda?
We’re not just building software. We’re building tools that make learning, access, and opportunity more equitable. You’ll be part of a small, purpose-led team that values thoughtful design, continuous improvement, and human-centred technology.
Perks \& Culture
Hybrid working (Mon \& Fri optional WFH)
Extra birthday day off
Office closure over Christmas
Summer socials \& occasional surprises (lunches, hampers, vouchers)
Breakfast, snacks, and great coffee stocked in the studio
Free parking at HQ
In Summary
If you're an experienced developer looking for purpose, autonomy, and a chance to shape the future of digital learning tools we’d love to meet you. Find out more at wearelda.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,405.36-£92,045.47 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2AG