.NET Tech Lead
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Location: Southampton (2–3 days pw onsite, hybrid)
Salary: £80,000 - 100,000 + strong benefits package
The Opportunity
We are partnered with a growing, purpose-driven technology business in the green energy and sustainability sector, dedicated to supporting organisations on their journey to net zero. As part of their continued growth, they are scaling out a new SaaS platform and digital services designed to help clients reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy usage, and drive real-world environmental impact.
They are currently a small team of 3 but need a new tech lead to take the reins and lead the dev process. Youll spending 70% of your time on development and code with 30% leadership, management and architecture. Theres also plans to grow the team so over the next 2-3 years this role will likely grow into a manager of a larger engineering team.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone whos both a talented senior/lead developer but also a strong process and people person. Youll balance technical expertise with product and software architecture and leadership and mentoring.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and grow a small, high-performing development team
* Drive the end-to-end design and build of SaaS products, from initial architecture to delivery
* Remain technically involved and hands-on, particularly in C#, .NET, and Azure
* Implement engineering best practices: Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality standards
* Collaborate cross-functionally with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
* Ensure performance, security, and reliability of cloud-based systems
* Act as both a technical leader and mentor, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability
About You
* Proven experience building SaaS products
* Strong technical background in C#, .NET, and Azure
* Experience managing and mentoring small development teams while remaining technically hands-on
* Solid understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architecture, and Agile delivery
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* A problem-solver who thrives in a scaling environment where you can make a real impact
What’s on Offer
* Up to £100,000 salary + bonus, pension, holiday & electric car scheme
* Hybrid working model (2–3 days per week in Southampton HQ)
* Opportunity to lead, build, and deliver a SaaS platform with significant industry impact
* Modern, values-driven working culture with strong investment in people and technology