Lead Backend Software Engineer / Developer Manchester / WFH to £80k Are you a hands-on technical leader with strong Java skills? You could be working on complex and interesting systems using the latest technology within a diverse, supportive environment whilst enjoying a range of perks and continual learning opportunities at a global games software house. As a Lead Backend Software Engineer you will play a key role in guiding and inspiring a small, high-performing development team, working on real-time in sports betting applications. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical delivery with team development and collaboration, with approximately a 50/50 split between hands-on architecture and coding and people management (coaching, mentoring). Collaborating closely with the Product Owner, you'll oversee the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring that the product backlog is delivered efficiently and to a high standard. You'll promote engineering excellence, encouraging best practices and contributing to continuous improvement across both team and wider organisation. A central part of this role will be creating a developer-friendly environment that allows individuals to focus, innovate and perform at their best. Location / WFH: You'll join the team in Central Manchester three days a week with flexibility to work from home twice a week. About you: You have strong backend software engineering skills and experience You have strong Java, Spring and AWS experience You also have experience with Kafka for data streaming You have a good knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes You have technical leadership, mentoring and coaching experience, you're an advocate of software engineering best practices You're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication and stakeholder management skills What's in it for you: As a Lead Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package: Salary to £80k Personalised training budget Pension Healthcare including dental and optical Various wellness experiences, gym subsidy, cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and much more Diverse, supportive environment with great career progression opportunities Apply now to find out more about this Lead Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Java Spring AWS Kafka) opportunity. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.