Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (Frontend / Backend / Full Stack)

Manchester | Hybrid

Salary: £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

We're working with a leading global technology consultancy that's looking to hire experienced Lead Software Engineers to join its growing team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge cloud-native applications for some of the world's leading organisations. You'll remain hands-on with modern technologies while mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects across a variety of industries.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Private medical insurance
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus additional volunteering days
• Industry-leading training and professional development
• Clear progression into senior technical leadership roles
• Flexible hybrid working

What do I need?

• Strong commercial experience with Java, C#, Python, Go or TypeScript
• Frontend development using React, Angular, Vue or Svelte
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins etc.
• Experience building secure, accessible and high-performing applications
• Previous experience leading software engineering teams and mentoring developers

Desirable Experience:

• NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch
• Debugging and resolving complex technical issues
• Leading the delivery of technical projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible for SC Security Clearance, requiring 5 years of continuous UK address history, typically with no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK.

If you're an experienced Software Engineer looking to take the next step in your career while remaining hands-on with modern technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch!

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