Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) – Sheffield
Our client based in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who combines hands-on software development expertise with strong technical leadership skills.
Working within a modern cloud-first environment, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of business-critical applications and services built on Microsoft technologies. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving engineering best practices, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend services using C# and the latest .NET technologies (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core)
Define and influence software architecture, technical standards, and development best practices across the engineering team
Design, build, and oversee the development of RESTful APIs supporting both internal and external applications
Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment and support
Drive the adoption and effective use of Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and related platform services
Mentor and support developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Ensure software quality, performance, security, and maintainability through robust engineering practices
Take ownership of technical delivery, balancing ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and strategic development initiatives
Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tooling, automation, and engineering standards
Leverage modern development practices, including AI-assisted development tools where appropriate, to improve productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes
Work closely with product, business, and technical teams to support successful project delivery and innovation
Required Skills & Experience
Extensive experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET (ideally .NET 8 and ASP.NET Core)
Proven experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Senior Software Engineer, or similar leadership role
Strong background in designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems
Solid experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and cloud-native architectures
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering principles
Experience leading technical decision-making and providing guidance to development teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership duties
Experience delivering software within agile or iterative development environments
Desirable Skills
Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools, code generation platforms, and automated testing solutions
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation
Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience working with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or microservices
Azure certifications or equivalent cloud platform experience
What's on Offer
Opportunity to lead the development of modern cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure
Significant influence over technical strategy, architecture, and engineering direction
A collaborative environment where technical expertise and innovation are highly valued
Broad exposure across software engineering, cloud architecture, and technology leadership
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing investment in professional development and emerging technologies
The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation
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Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) – Sheffield