Lead Software Developer

Lead .NET Developer We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, award-winning financial technology business. To protect client confidentiality this advert is anonymous. The role is a senior, hands-on leadership post that combines coding and architecture with team management. About the role This is a blended technical and leadership position. Expect to spend around 70% hands-on development and 30% people leadership . You will help shape architecture, own deliverables, and mentor a small team of developers while collaborating with product and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable web applications used by both B2B and B2C customers. Key responsibilities Lead, coach and mentor a development team; run code reviews and support training and development. Design, build and maintain web applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET and SQL Server. Drive improvements in code quality, testing, CI/CD and deployment workflows. Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and estimate delivery. Participate in architectural decisions and introduce best-practice tooling and approaches. Liaise with product owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery. Skills & experience 5 years commercial experience with C# and .NET (Core / ASP.NET). Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers. Strong understanding of software architecture, OOP and REST API design. Comfortable with Azure , Git, CI/CD pipelines and unit testing practices. Experience with front-end frameworks a plus (e.g., React, Angular, Telerik/Kendo). Excellent communicator with a pragmatic, delivery-led mindset. Financial services experience is desirable but not essential. Why apply Senior, influential role with real ownership of technology direction. Competitive salary, performance bonus and excellent benefits. Hybrid working and strong focus on development and career progression. Opportunity to join a growing tech function delivering impactful products. To apply in confidence send your CV and a short note outlining your leadership experience and recent .NET projects.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/18/2025