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Lead Software Developer/Engineer (C# .Net Azure SaaS) Reigate/WFH to £100k Do you have expertise with C# cloud based development combined with technical/team leadership skills? You could be progressing your career, in a senior, hands-on leadership role working on complex and technically challenging systems with continual learning opportunities a global Fintech. … What's in it for you: As a Lead Software Developer you will receive a competitive salary plus a range of perks and benefits: Up to £100k salary plus bonus (c30%) Hybrid working (3 days a week work from home) Enhanced parental leave 25 days holiday (plus buy days and your birthday off) Pension, Health Care and … Life Assurance Training and career development Social events and a range of other perks Your role: As a Lead Software Developer you'll manage three Agile teams comprising around ten experienced software engineers, responsible for the flagship SaaS insurance platform that handles 4 billion requests per month. You'll play a key role in architecting, designing More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will … design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of high-quality code using … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer - facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer- facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer - facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer - facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT) - health tech - tech for good, make a positive impact on the world. Highly successful and fast growing organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Developer (PYTHON/AWS/REACT). JOB PURPOSE Part of the extended Technology Leadership Team, the Lead Software Developer will design, implement, and maintain publishing software, systems, and customer - facing digital products. They will provide technical supervision and guidance across the team, establishing and maintaining the development processes and working practices. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead the development and maintenance of software, in line with organisational objectives for a specific team. Promote the creation of … development of team members through mentoring and coaching. Work closely with Head of Engineering and act as a representative for engineering to your respective team. Work closely with other Lead Software Developers to ensure consistent ways of working and help limit duplication and waste. Contribute to, and work in accordance to the Engineering Team Charter and other organisational More ❯

Are you a hands-on Lead or Senior .Net Developer ready to shape architecture and guide talented developers? Want a hybrid role with 3 days WFH? This is your chance to stay close to the code while making key technical decisions that drive real business impact. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team building cutting-edge products … with the support, tools, and flexibility to thrive. Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .Net Developer, Software Engineering Manager, Senior Full Stack Developer, Lead .Net Developer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior C# Developer Salary: £65k - £75k base + Bonus Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private More ❯

Are you a hands-on Lead or Senior .Net Developer ready to shape architecture and guide talented developers? Want a hybrid role with 3 days WFH? This is your chance to stay close to the code while making key technical decisions that drive real business impact. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team building cutting-edge products … with the support, tools, and flexibility to thrive. Role: Lead Software Developer, Senior .Net Developer, Software Engineering Manager, Senior Full Stack Developer, Lead .Net Developer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior C# Developer Salary: £65k - £75k base + Bonus Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private More ❯

Lead Software Developer – Systems Simulation & Experimentation Are you ready to lead the development of cutting-edge simulation and experimentation environments that shape the future of defence systems? We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Systems Simulation & Experimentation, creating innovative solutions that deliver an … days per week on-site) Salary: Up to £65,000 (plus bonus and excellent benefits) Security: British Citizenship & ability to obtain clearance required What you’ll do: Lead a small software team developing synthetic environments and simulation components. Work with C++ and C# to build advanced, real-time systems. Collaborate with project leads, simulation architects and multi-disciplinary … technologies including AR/VR to support development, training and in-service support. Drive innovation through experimentation across the full product lifecycle. What you’ll bring: Strong background in software engineering (C++, C#). Leadership skills to guide a small development team. Problem-solving mindset with a system-wide perspective. (Bonus) Experience with real-time software, DIS or More ❯

Lead Software Developer required by a successful software company with an international client base. This is a hands on, Technical Lead level role. The technical focus is "full stack" working with C# and React. The Lead Software Developer will be responsible for Full stack development with C# and React as part of … SaaS product Evolving a traditional monolith architecture towards a modular monolith working with both onshore and offshore teams Mentoring and upskilling less experienced developers in the team Taking the lead on architectural and design decisions Key experience Extensive C# experience SQL Server React TypeScript CI/CD - Azure DevOps MS Azure services Azure AD B2C Microservices architecture Database design More ❯

Lead C#.Net Software Developer (C#, ASP.NET/.Net Core , SQL Server) This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week onsite near to Crewe, Cheshire. My client are an innovative software development company delivering mission-critical Azure hosted software in their respected sector. Their collaborative and fast paced environment utilises Agile methodologies to deliver … cutting edge solutions for their diverse customer base. They are seeking Lead C#.Net Software Developers to join their dynamic and innovative software development team. You will play a critical role in the development of their proprietary software applications. They are currently building Software Development squads so you will be the Lead Developer for … of maintenance work. You will: Collaborate with a small team of developers in a Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment with a strong emphasis on Agile delivery. Develop and maintain software for large-scale systems with long life cycles, tailored to multiple customers with varying configurations. Apply your technical expertise in C#, .Net Core (primarily), ASP.NET and MS SQL Server. More ❯

Lead Developer Remote - London (2-4 Times Per Month) Up to £65,000 + Benefits We’re working with a world-renowned organisation at the forefront of science and digital innovation who are looking for a Lead Developer to join a major national programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of building and leading … a team delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure that will transform how vital scientific data is accessed and shared across the UK and beyond. The role As Lead Developer, you’ll provide senior technical direction and hands-on expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for shaping architectural decisions, integrating cloud-based and bespoke … complex technical projects. Alongside this, you’ll build and mentor a small but growing engineering team while collaborating closely with programme managers, senior stakeholders, and technical partners. Key responsibilities: Lead and grow a technical team delivering a new digital infrastructure programme. Provide hands-on technical input, writing high-quality code and driving architecture decisions. Design and implement secure, scalable More ❯

Lead Developer Remote - London (2-4 Times Per Month) Up to £65,000 + Benefits We’re working with a world-renowned organisation at the forefront of science and digital innovation who are looking for a Lead Developer to join a major national programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of building and leading … a team delivering cutting-edge digital infrastructure that will transform how vital scientific data is accessed and shared across the UK and beyond. The role As Lead Developer, you’ll provide senior technical direction and hands-on expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for shaping architectural decisions, integrating cloud-based and bespoke … complex technical projects. Alongside this, you’ll build and mentor a small but growing engineering team while collaborating closely with programme managers, senior stakeholders, and technical partners. Key responsibilities: Lead and grow a technical team delivering a new digital infrastructure programme. Provide hands-on technical input, writing high-quality code and driving architecture decisions. Design and implement secure, scalable More ❯

We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due … be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments …/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real More ❯

Stevenage We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site … be part of the team developing new innovative ways and capabilities to support weapon systems development for domestic and international customers What we're looking for from you: A Lead Software Engineer who is adaptable and creative in their approach to lead a small software development team and advance the technical development of our synthetic environments …/simulation components for one of MBDA's weapon systems A strong background in software (C# and C++), and its realisation and system wide impact, with a robust approach to problem solving You will have an open approach to software development, as the software you develop can be used across multiple products and projects Exposure to real More ❯

Senior Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services Overview: A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of critical technology solutions across its operations. This high-impact role sits at the heart of business transformation, focused on building scalable systems to support reporting, compliance, and operational … efficiency.The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving the development of innovative solutions to support complex, enterprise-scale systems. Role & Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications and reporting systems Develop tools for dashboards, analytics, and operational monitoring Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for business processes Implement scalable … and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms where required Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth Contribute to technology strategy, promoting innovation and best practices Essential Skills & Experience: 8+ years in software development within financial services or More ❯

Senior Software Developer | £85,000 | London | Financial Services Overview: A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Software Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of critical technology solutions across its operations. This high-impact role sits at the heart of business transformation, focused on building scalable systems to support reporting, compliance, and operational … efficiency. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong business acumen, driving the development of innovative solutions to support complex, enterprise-scale systems. Role & Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of enterprise applications and reporting systems Develop tools for dashboards, analytics, and operational monitoring Build and maintain APIs, data pipelines, and automation for business processes Implement … and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) platforms where required Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions Define design patterns, development standards, and quality controls Lead and mentor developers, managing performance and growth Contribute to technology strategy, promoting innovation and best practices Essential Skills & Experience: 8+ years in software development within financial services or More ❯

We're on the lookout for a Lead Developer who combines deep technical expertise with a passion for innovation. If you're a lead developer with a strategic mindset and enjoy mentoring others while shaping bespoke digital solutions, this could be your next big move. Your Role at a Glance: Collaborate with senior stakeholders and clients … to define and refine technical requirements. Architect and design custom software solutions tailored to complex business needs. Contribute directly to development efforts where your skills make a difference. What You Bring: A strong foundation in software development, ideally as a Senior Developer or Software architect. Proven experience gathering and translating requirements for complex systems. A genuine … curiosity for technology and a broad interest in software projects. Solid grasp of the full software development lifecycle, including Agile and DevOps methodologies. Skills: C#.NET , JavaScript Azure Experience in a client-facing role is a plus. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning. A collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Work with cutting-edge More ❯

Lead Software Developer Guilford Paying up to 70,000 (DOE) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance - Please only apply if suitable. Responsibilities : Developing software for network security applications Developing novel signal, image, or data processing applications in … C/C++ Developing user interfaces in HTML/Typescript/JavaScript Providing support and training to our customers in using the software Providing training, mentoring and leading other more junior team members Experience required: Hold an undergraduate degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline Ideall,y have 3 or more years software development experience, preferably in … and configuring Linux systems. have experience in developing and maintaining complex real-world systems Have previously used source control systems such as subversion Understand the importance of clear, efficient software design Ideally have experience working in the in the Aerospace, Military or Defence sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers More ❯

Lead Software Developer Guilford Paying up to £70,000 (DOE) Please note that due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible to obtain a high level of UK security clearance - Please only apply if suitable. Responsibilities : Developing software for network security applications Developing novel signal, image, or data processing applications in … C/C++ Developing user interfaces in HTML/Typescript/JavaScript Providing support and training to our customers in using the software Providing training, mentoring and leading other more junior team members Experience required: Hold an undergraduate degree or a PhD in a numerate discipline Ideall,y have 3 or more years software development experience, preferably in … and configuring Linux systems. have experience in developing and maintaining complex real-world systems Have previously used source control systems such as subversion Understand the importance of clear, efficient software design Ideally have experience working in the in the Aerospace, Military or Defence sectors. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers More ❯

Overview Job Title: Lead Software Developer Location: London, UK Job Type: B2b Contract Duration: 6-12 months with Inside IR35 Working Mode: Hybrid (Twice in a week mandatory) Citizenship & Clearance: Need UK citizens only. Candidates need have active SC clearance. Job Description Front End Skill Set: Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js Back End Skill Set: Knowledge of … C# and .NET (particularly ASP.NET Core) Experience with HTML, JavaScript and web development frameworks (Vue.js) is preferred Proven experience with software design and object oriented development methodologies Knowledge of both relational and NoSQL databases Knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure preferred) Strong experience with web services development More ❯

We have a great opportunity for a proactive and passionate Lead Software Developer to join our expanding team in Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE), delivering innovative solutions to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system! Salary : Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 3-4 days per week on-site due More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer … or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa 680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven More ❯

Contract Software Engineer/Lead Developer - Expert The Role We're looking for an exceptional Software Engineer/Back-End Developer - a true "super dev" - with proven Design Patterns expertise and a deep understanding of software engineering/development. This is a high-level contract role, suitable for someone operating at a Principal Engineer … or Lead Engineer level. You'll join a small, highly skilled team building a new platform driven by innovative algorithms, clever data structures, and design patterns-based architecture. Working closely with the Head of Architecture, you'll take abstract concepts and requirements, distil them, and deliver high-quality, elegant solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on … the highest standards. Location: Hybrid - Remote work available. Must be UK-based. Rate: circa £680 per day (inside IR35) Duration: 6 months initially Start: ASAP September 2025 Key Responsibilities Lead the back-end development of a new platform. Apply advanced software engineering/development and design patterns Translate abstract concepts into working, production-ready solutions. Employ Test-Driven More ❯