Full stack Senior & Lead Software Engineer
Hybrid | Full time | Manchester
£50,000-£90,000
Overview
We are hiring across both Senior and Lead Full Stack Software Engineer levels to join high-performing engineering teams delivering complex digital transformation programmes across public sector projects.
These roles offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based systems where you will help shape architecture, lead delivery, and build services that have real-world impact.
Both roles are hands-on engineering positions, with increasing levels of technical ownership, leadership, and architectural responsibility depending on level.
Senior vs Lead
Senior Software Engineer
Own delivery of key services or components across the full lifecycle
Contribute to architecture and design within a wider technical team
Build and deliver scalable cloud-based applications
Support planning, estimation, and technical problem solving
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability
Strong hands-on engineering focus with growing technical leadership
Lead Software Engineer
Own end-to-end architecture and delivery of complex services or systems
Define technical direction and engineering standards
Take accountability for system design, scalability, security, and performance
Lead technical decision-making across teams or workstreams
Provide technical assurance and guide engineering delivery quality
Engage with stakeholders on technical solutions and strategy
Core Responsibilities (Both Levels)
Design and deliver scalable, secure cloud-based systems
Work across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks
Build microservices and serverless architectures
Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines
Work in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD)
Support continuous improvement of engineering standards
Mentor and support engineers across the team
Contribute to planning, estimation, and risk management
About You
Essential Experience
Strong Full Stack Engineering background (5+ years)
Experience delivering complex, scalable digital services
Cloud experience
Strong understanding of microservices and modern architecture patterns
Experience working in Agile delivery environments
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Terraform)
Experience mentoring or leading others (level dependent)