Job Description
Lead Software Engineer – Leeds/Hybrid - £65,000
We’re working closely with a leading consultancy that is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their talented engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with both clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with the company’s strong engineering principles.
The Role:
As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on leadership role within project teams. You’ll be responsible for guiding technical decisions, mentoring team members, and ensuring robust, maintainable code is delivered. You'll be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborating with delivery managers, testers, and developers to create scalable, end-to-end systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead technical delivery across software projects, working closely with cross-functional teams
* Develop high-quality, well-tested code in line with best practices
* Identify and manage technical risks within a project environment
* Work to project timelines and provide regular progress updates
* Assist with planning, estimation, and defining technical scopes
* Understand and engage with clients’ business domains and processes
* Define feature-level acceptance criteria alongside stakeholders
What You’ll Bring:
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
* A keen eye for detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code
* Self-motivated with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies
Essential Experience:
* 6+ years of professional software development experience in C#.NET
* Solid experience working in Agile development environments
* Proven ability to lead technical delivery on software projects
* Experience designing and delivering greenfield software architectures
* Experience with JavaScript/ TypeScript
* Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
* Previous consultancy or client-facing experience
* Experience mentoring or coaching junior developers
Bonus if you have:
* Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
* Good working knowledge of SQL
Why Join?
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private health cover
* 6% matched pension
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Regular social events
* Weekly breakfast sandwiches
* Dedicated career coach & regular reviews
* Great team culture
* Clear progression paths and ongoing development.
Lead Software Engineer – Leeds/Hybrid - £65,000