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Company DescriptionVentureRadar is a niche B2B SaaS business providing a highly custom-built technology platform for analysing, scoring, and reporting on innovative companies. Our stack has evolved over 13 years, combining deep domain knowledge with powerful technical infrastructure - including crawler systems, automated import processes, and multi-source data enrichment.With our founding technical lead stepping away after a long tenure, we're looking to bring in a part-time senior developer who can take ownership of the platform, guide future technical strategy, and ensure system continuity.Role DescriptionTake over from the outgoing tech lead with full support and documentation during a transition periodManage hosting and infrastructure, including cost optimisationAct as lead developer, providing hands-on development, particularly for new features or refactorsContribute to product discussions and prioritisationBe the technical steward of a system with real IP value and active usersOwn the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with business goalsThe role is remote and on-going, with UK-based applicants preferred (outside IR35) for occasional meet-ups. Beginning in September/October 2025.The role initially is for 2 days per month.Qualifications5+ years’ C# full-stack experienceStrong Azure knowledgeFamiliarity with MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and SQL ServerComfortable navigating and modernising legacy systemsIndependent, structured, and proactive mindsetStrategic thinking - able to balance product evolution with maintenance(Bonus) Experience with data-driven SaaS platforms(Bonus) Experience with crawlers or data enrichment pipelinesThe Tech StackThe platform comprises:C# (.NET) applications, including multiple websitesMicrosoft AzureElasticsearchMongoDBSQL ServerCustom-built infrastructure across crawling, data processing orchestration system and internal tools and dashboardsThe system is stable and mature, but has plenty of opportunity for a technical lead to bring value.Why Join?Become part of a small team running an impactful business with an established user base and proven revenue modelFlexible, part-time commitment to fit around other roles or projectsTake real ownership - technically and strategicallyTo ApplyAlong with applying through LinkedIn please drop us a brief note to info@ with your experience, availability, and what interests you about this role. Please include your expected day rate in your application. If shortlisted, you’ll be given a small technical task to get a feel for the system and its structure.