Software Team Lead (York)

Software Team Lead / Head of Engineering - Hybrid in York

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Software Team Lead / Lead software engineer who can be hands on 50% of the time, as well as lead a development team, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of our client's software products. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the Microsoft technology stack and a strong background in software architecture, team leadership, and agile development methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for engineering teams working with the Microsoft tech stack (Azure, .NET, C#, SQL Server, Power Platform, etc.).
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Promote agile best practices, DevOps culture, and CI/CD pipelines to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and business leaders to align technical initiatives with business goals.
• Define and implement the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with industry trends and company objectives.
• Drive performance improvements across applications and infrastructure, leveraging cloud-native services.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 1 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in the Microsoft technology stack , including .NET (C#), ASP.NET, Azure services, SQL Server, and related tools.
• Experience with modern software architecture patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).
• Experience leading and scaling agile development teams .
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the technical vision and strategy of a growing company.
• Work with a highly talented and motivated team.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and cloud solutions.
• Support for professional growth and learning opportunities.

If you’re a passionate and experienced engineering leader who thrives in a Microsoft-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now!

Must be located in or around York as this role is Hybrid.

Software Team Lead / Head of Engineering - Hybrid in York