Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Tech Venture within a Global Professional Services Firm Leeds | Hybrid (2–3 days per week in-office) Up to £69,725 Paid Overtime Learning Allowance Must be eligible for UK National Security Vetting Work on the inside. Build tech that powers national infrastructure. Our client is a high-growth digital delivery unit inside one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Operating more like a tech start-up than a consultancy, they deliver secure, modern platforms that underpin large-scale public and private sector systems — think data-intensive, always-on, and deeply impactful. They’re scaling fast and now hiring multiple Lead Software Engineers to join their Leeds-based team. This is a hands-on role for experienced engineers who care about clean code, architecture, and delivery — not PowerPoints, not client calls: What You’ll Be Doing Take the lead on backend engineering using C#/.NET (full-stack experience welcomed). Architect, build, and deliver secure distributed systems at scale. Guide a team of engineers, mentoring and leading by example. Work across containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Stay engineering-focused — no consulting or sales duties required. ✅ What You’ll Need Deep knowledge of C# and .NET , with strong experience building enterprise-grade platforms. Experience leading development teams or acting as a technical lead. Familiarity with REST APIs, CI/CD tooling, containers, and cloud deployments. UK residency for the past 5 years and eligibility for UK National Security Vetting . Why This Role? Overtime paid — up to 200 hours per year on top of base salary. No-pressure hybrid — just 8 office days a month, with flexibility on how you arrange them. No sales or people management paths — progress by staying hands-on and technical. Real engineering culture — autonomy, deep tech, startup pace, long-term security. Apply now if you have the skills, experience, and desire to grab this opportunity!

Location: Leeds, GB

Posted Date: 6/25/2025