Remote .NET Technical Lead
Remote .NET Technical Lead Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. ABOUT THE ROLE
We are working with a UK-based, technology-led organisation that builds and operates mission-critical platforms used by large enterprise and public sector clients across the UK and Europe. They are hiring a Technical Lead / Lead Developer to strengthen technical leadership within a growing engineering function and to act as the day-to-day technical authority across multiple systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will remain close to the code while guiding engineering standards, improving consistency and supporting delivery at scale. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Acting as the technical lead for a distributed engineering team
• Writing production code across both backend and frontend, depending on project phase
• Reviewing code and improving quality, testing and consistency
• Leading technical discussions and day-to-day decision making
• Mentoring developers through code reviews and technical guidance
• Supporting customer-facing technical conversations when required
• Working closely with senior engineering leadership on delivery and architecture This is not a pure architect role and not a hands-off management position. TECH STACK
This is a genuinely full-stack role with work split roughly 50/50, depending on priorities. Back End
• C#
• Modern .NET
• API-led services
• SQL Server Architecture & Platform
• Event-driven and asynchronous systems
• Messaging patterns
• Cloud-based infrastructure
• Docker and Kubernetes exposure Security
• OIDC
• OAuth2
• SAML
• JWT
• Enterprise SSO implementations Front End
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Vue.js (version 3)
• Composition API
• Axios and structured API patterns CURRENT FOCUS AREAS
• Improving code quality and consistency across a complex platform estate
• Strengthening testing, observability and engineering standards
• Supporting onboarding and integration of new enterprise customers
• Evolving APIs and integration patterns as the platform scales AI & ENGINEERING PRACTICES
AI-assisted development tools are already in use within the team. xkybehq You will help:
• Define sensible and consistent use of AI tools
• Introduce guardrails and best practices
• Use AI to improve productivity and code quality while maintaining engineering judgement TEAM & STRUCTURE
• Lean, senior engineering team
• This role sits between the development team and senior engineering leadership
• No formal line management initially, but clear technical ownership REMOTE WORKING
• Remote-first role
• Majority home-based
• Occasional in-person sessions for planning, reviews or architecture discussions
• Typically, once per quarter, 2–3 days at a time
• All travel and accommodation covered SALARY & BENEFITS
• Competitive senior-level salary £85,000 - £95,000
• Fully remote working model, 25 days holiday + bank INTERVIEW PROCESS
• Two-stage interview process
• No coding tests
• Experience-led, technical discussions If this position is of interest, please apply now for immediate consideration
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
We are working with a UK-based, technology-led organisation that builds and operates mission-critical platforms used by large enterprise and public sector clients across the UK and Europe. They are hiring a Technical Lead / Lead Developer to strengthen technical leadership within a growing engineering function and to act as the day-to-day technical authority across multiple systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will remain close to the code while guiding engineering standards, improving consistency and supporting delivery at scale. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Acting as the technical lead for a distributed engineering team
• Writing production code across both backend and frontend, depending on project phase
• Reviewing code and improving quality, testing and consistency
• Leading technical discussions and day-to-day decision making
• Mentoring developers through code reviews and technical guidance
• Supporting customer-facing technical conversations when required
• Working closely with senior engineering leadership on delivery and architecture This is not a pure architect role and not a hands-off management position. TECH STACK
This is a genuinely full-stack role with work split roughly 50/50, depending on priorities. Back End
• C#
• Modern .NET
• API-led services
• SQL Server Architecture & Platform
• Event-driven and asynchronous systems
• Messaging patterns
• Cloud-based infrastructure
• Docker and Kubernetes exposure Security
• OIDC
• OAuth2
• SAML
• JWT
• Enterprise SSO implementations Front End
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Vue.js (version 3)
• Composition API
• Axios and structured API patterns CURRENT FOCUS AREAS
• Improving code quality and consistency across a complex platform estate
• Strengthening testing, observability and engineering standards
• Supporting onboarding and integration of new enterprise customers
• Evolving APIs and integration patterns as the platform scales AI & ENGINEERING PRACTICES
AI-assisted development tools are already in use within the team. xkybehq You will help:
• Define sensible and consistent use of AI tools
• Introduce guardrails and best practices
• Use AI to improve productivity and code quality while maintaining engineering judgement TEAM & STRUCTURE
• Lean, senior engineering team
• This role sits between the development team and senior engineering leadership
• No formal line management initially, but clear technical ownership REMOTE WORKING
• Remote-first role
• Majority home-based
• Occasional in-person sessions for planning, reviews or architecture discussions
• Typically, once per quarter, 2–3 days at a time
• All travel and accommodation covered SALARY & BENEFITS
• Competitive senior-level salary £85,000 - £95,000
• Fully remote working model, 25 days holiday + bank INTERVIEW PROCESS
• Two-stage interview process
• No coding tests
• Experience-led, technical discussions If this position is of interest, please apply now for immediate consideration
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.