Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer - Manchester City Centre - Up to £70k
I'm working with a Manchester-based financial services organisation that is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of key systems and lead a growing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced full-stack engineer who enjoys staying hands-on while also shaping architecture, setting technical direction, and mentoring engineers in a purpose-driven environment.

The Opportunity

You'll lead a small, highly skilled team of engineers, working closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. Reporting into the Head of Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in defining architectural standards, driving innovation, and ensuring systems support long-term business strategy.

This role blends hands-on development, technical leadership, and people management, with exposure to modern cloud-based technologies and mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:
Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers, supporting delivery and professional development
Providing technical ownership of architecture, design decisions, and engineering best practices
Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, resilient, and performant software solutions
Working closely with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Offering technical guidance and problem-solving support across the engineering function
Effectively managing priorities and balancing hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities

Tech Stack & Experience

Core technologies:
C# / .NET / ASP.NET MVC
SQL Server
Microsoft Azure (including cloud-native services)
JavaScript / TypeScript
React (or similar modern JS frameworks)
Additional technologies you'll encounter:
Docker
DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines
Linux / PowerShell
Git

What They're Looking For

At least 5 years' commercial software engineering experience
Previous experience leading or mentoring a software development team
Strong full-stack background within the Microsoft ecosystem
Solid understanding of unit testing and Agile delivery practices
Experience working on business-critical or 24/7 systems
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Salary & Benefits

Up to £70,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Up to 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
Your birthday off , every year
Healthcare cash plan
Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme

Why This Role?

This is a standout opportunity for a technical leader who wants real influence over architecture and engineering standards, while remaining close to the code. You'll join a values-led organisation with a strong focus on inclusion, collaboration, and long-term impact, where technology plays a central role in delivering meaningful outcomes.
If you're open to a confidential discussion, apply now and I'll be in touch.

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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£70,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT;Management;IT

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