Job Description
Lead Software Engineer – Tech Venture within a Global Professional Services Firm
Leeds | Hybrid (2–3 days per week in-office)
Up to £69,725 + Paid Overtime + Learning Allowance
Must be eligible for UK National Security Vetting
Work on the inside. Build tech that powers national infrastructure.
Our client is a high-growth digital delivery unit inside one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Operating more like a tech start-up than a consultancy, they deliver secure, modern platforms that underpin large-scale public and private sector systems — think data-intensive, always-on, and deeply impactful.
They’re scaling fast and now hiring multiple Lead Software Engineers to join their Leeds-based team. This is a hands-on role for experienced engineers who care about clean code, architecture, and delivery — not PowerPoints, not client calls:
What You’ll Be Doing
* Take the lead on backend engineering using C#/.NET (full-stack experience welcomed).
* Architect, build, and deliver secure distributed systems at scale.
* Guide a team of engineers, mentoring and leading by example.
* Work across containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
* Stay engineering-focused — no consulting or sales duties required.
What You’ll Need
* Deep knowledge of C# and .NET, with strong experience building enterprise-grade platforms.
* Experience leading development teams or acting as a technical lead.
* Familiarity with REST APIs, CI/CD tooling, containers, and cloud deployments.
* UK residency for the past 5+ years and eligibility for UK National Security Vetting.
Why This Role?
* Overtime paid — up to 200 hours per year on top of base salary.
* No-pressure hybrid — just 8 office days a month, with flexibility on how you arrange them.
* No sales or people management paths — progress by staying hands-on and technical.
* Real engineering culture — autonomy, deep tech, startup pace, long-term security.
Apply now if you have the skills, experience, and desire to grab this opportunity!