Contract Lead .Net Developer - Optimizely

Employment: Contract We are recruiting for a Contract Lead .NET Developer with strong experience in modern .NET/C# architectures and hands-on Optimizely experience, stepping in to spearhead the build of greenfield digital platforms for one of our key enterprise clients. Role Overview Role: Lead .NET Developer (Associate / Contract) Rate: £550 – £600 per day Location: Primarily remote (occasional travel to client sites in London / Watford) Duration: 6-month initial contract (strong potential for extension) Start Date: ASAP Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014.We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs’) building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity.This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA, with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years. Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap. What you’ll do We’re looking for a strong Lead .NET Developer to take complete technical ownership of building brand-new, customer-facing web platforms and digital applications for an established multi-site enterprise organisation. You will act as the principal technical authority and lead on the project, guiding architecture, setting engineering standards, and driving end-to-end delivery alongside product and technical stakeholders. Lead the technical direction and architecture for greenfield websites and digital applications from inception through to deployment. Drive the hands-on engineering using modern .NET and C#, establishing robust coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices. Lead the implementation and integration of Optimizely CMS / DXP to power responsive, intuitive web experiences. Guide and mentor delivery teams, conducting thorough code reviews and resolving technical blockers to ensure high-quality software delivery. Partner with Product Owners, UX/UI designers, and client commercial stakeholders to translate business goals into actionable technical solutions and sprint roadmaps. Ensure the end solution meets high benchmarks for performance, accessibility, security, and scalability. What you’ll bring Proven track record operating as a Lead Developer or Technical Lead, guiding project architecture and engineering teams on enterprise web builds. Deep, hands-on development expertise in modern .NET (.NET Core / .NET 6+) and C#. Strong commercial experience implementing, configuring, and extending Optimizely (formerly Episerver) CMS / DXP solutions. Solid understanding of modern web architectures, API design (RESTful services), headless setups, and cloud hosting environments (Azure preferred). Extensive experience working within Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), driving sprint delivery and backlog management. Superb stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical strategy to both technical and commercial audiences. Equal Opportunities Statement AND Digital is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them. AI Statement We champion tech that helps people work smarter, but we want to get to know you! If you use AI to assist with your application or interview prep, please ensure all information submitted remains an accurate, truthful representation of your personal achievements and capabilities rather than generating false or misleading information. We may reject applications where AI is used inappropriately at any stage of the recruitment process.