Lead Software Developer

Job Introduction

The Role

Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at CLEO Systems, we’re made that way.

By providing highly capable, innovative and integrated software solutions we are transforming urgent, emergency and outpatient healthcare services – every role at CLEO Systems is made to be brave. 

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll be at the forefront of building and maintaining powerful, high-performance systems that support real-world healthcare delivery whilst managing and mentoring a team of developers

Your responsibilities will include architecting and developing complex backend systems, ensuring seamless integration with databases, APIs, and other critical components. You will take the lead in optimizing application performance, maintaining data integrity, and fortifying security measures to protect sensitive information.

You could be the ideal candidate for this position if you possess:

• 8+ years’ experience as a Software Developer
• 2+ years’ leadership experience
• A passion for Software Development with an eye for detail
• Sound knowledge and understanding of C# and the .NET Framework, and experience of TDD and Unit Testing (using NUnit or similar)
• Proficiency in the use of ALM toolsets such as JIRA, & Github for work item tracking, source control and continuous integration

Who Are We?

CLEO Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. We are committed to delivering ‘Clinical Excellence Online’ (CLEO). Through this mission we contribute to the wider Group ambition to improve access to health and social care for patients and reduce the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

What’s in It for You?

We value our team and believe in offering support, growth, and opportunity:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £72.000 per annum
• Location:  Hybrid – Remote & occasional travel to our office in Ashford, Kent
• Benefits: Access to the Nest Company Pension Scheme, free 24/7 independent counselling service, and a reward and discount platform.
• Benenden Health: company paid health support from private GP appointments to secondary care treatment.
• Learning and Development: Opportunities to advance your career through training and development.
• Community Engagement: We support volunteering and provide one paid day annually for community or charitable activities.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic DBS disclosure and two references.

For a job description and person specification please see attached. 

Closing date: 5th December 2025

At CLEO Systems we celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

www.cleosystems.com

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups.  

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on careers@cleosystems.com