Job Description
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