Job Description
Lead Software Engineer
Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £69,725 + Paid Overtime
Job Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking secure tech ventures — a specialist digital innovation unit launched by a Big Four consultancy. We blend the creativity and autonomy of a start-up with the stability and backing of a major global player. With a strong public sector mission and a secure-by-design mindset, we're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of large-scale digital platforms.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and build secure, scalable, modern software platforms using C#/.NET and related technologies.
• Lead technical delivery and provide architectural guidance across complex delivery environments.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams across distributed delivery models.
• Work closely with Product and DevOps – but stay in a pure engineering role.
• Contribute to a high-performance engineering culture with autonomy, trust, and real-world impact.
Key Skills & Expertise
• Expertise in C#/.NET Core and modern full-stack development (React, Angular, etc. a plus).
• Proven track record building distributed, cloud-native systems.
• Skilled with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes), DevOps tooling, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in secure, performance-critical environments.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• Strong problem-solving ability, code quality focus, and team leadership experience.
Desirable
• Previous work in secure public sector or central government programmes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with logging and monitoring stacks (e.g. DataDog, Prometheus, ELK).
• Database expertise (SQL, NoSQL, data modelling).
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks and shift-left testing approaches.
Benefits Package
• Paid overtime – contractually included (up to 200 hours/year)
• Flexible hybrid working – 8 days per month onsite
• Secure, career-focused environment — not a traditional consulting role
• Dedicated learning & development budget
• Purpose-built Leeds digital delivery hub with cutting-edge engineering tools
• Clear progression within a rapidly growing digital venture
Ready to build the future of public digital services? Apply now or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade quoting the below reference.
AMC/DB/LSE/69
Lead Software Engineer