Mendix Lead Developer at BAPON, United Kingdom, £Contract Rate

BAPON is looking for a Mendix Lead Developer to take ownership of our low-code application landscape someone who can translate complex business needs into scalable Mendix solutions, guide a team of developers, and ensure the platform becomes a strategic asset, not just a tool.

What You will Do

• Lead the design and development of enterprise-grade Mendix applications.
• Work with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce Mendix best practices, coding standards, and reusable components.
• Mentor and review the work of Mendix developers and citizen developers across the organization.
• Integrate Mendix apps with enterprise systems (APIs, databases, authentication, etc.).
• Drive deployment automation, performance optimization, and application monitoring.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects on solution design, scalability, and maintainability.
• Stay current with Mendix platform updates and evaluate new capabilities for business use.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years focused on Mendix.
• Strong understanding of Mendix architecture, microflows, nanoflows, and app security.
• Proven ability to lead small development teams and deliver complex projects.
• Experience with REST APIs, data modeling, and integrations with external systems.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and agile development practices.
• Mendix Advanced or Expert certification preferred.
• Clear communication skills—you can explain technical ideas to non-technical people.