Lead Engineer (C#/.Net/ Azure) Central London/ Hybrid £100k - £115k Package About Us Were a fast-growing digital marketing company based in the heart of London, helping brands drive performance through data-led campaigns, cutting-edge technology, and powerful insights. Our engineering team is central to this mission, building the scalable platforms and products that underpin our success. We're now looking for a Lead Engineer to help shape our technology vision, lead project delivery, and grow a high-performing engineering team. Role Overview As a Lead Engineer, youll be responsible for designing scalable architectures, leading a small team of engineers, and delivering high-impact digital products. This role suits a highly experienced Senior Engineer with a background in C#/.NET, strong system architecture expertise, and a track record of successfully leading small engineering teams in a fast-paced product environment. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Define and drive the technical architecture of core systems and new product features. Make strategic decisions around design patterns, scalability, and maintainability. Ensure software architecture aligns with business goals and product requirements. Project Ownership & Delivery Lead the full software development lifecycle of key projects from ideation to deployment. Ensure high standards of code quality, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise and plan technical initiatives. Team Leadership Lead and mentor a small team of engineers, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability. Conduct code reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical workshops. Help recruit, onboard, and develop talent within the engineering team. Collaboration Work closely with product managers, data engineers, and designers to shape roadmaps. Communicate technical concepts effectively across all levels of the organisation. Continuous Improvement Promote best practices in engineering (CI/CD, TDD, observability, infrastructure-as-code). Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies. Required Skills & Experience C#/.NET Expert Significant hands-on experience building robust applications using .NET Core/.NET 6. Architectural Design Strong experience in designing scalable, modular, and performant systems. Leadership Proven ability to lead and manage a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on. Product Engineering Mindset Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality digital products with user and business value in mind. Cloud & Infrastructure Experience working in a SOME environment (e.g. Service-Oriented Microservices Environment), preferably on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Domain Experience in Apiculture Background working in or building platforms/tools related to apiculture, or similar specialised technical domains. DevOps Practices Competent in CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), Git workflows, and automated testing. Nice to Have Experience with back end engineering Familiarity with digital marketing or adtech platforms Knowledge of third-party integrations (e.g., CRMs, CMSs, ad networks) Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or machine learning pipelines What We Offer A modern, collaborative engineering culture that values autonomy and impact Flexible hybrid working model with a London-based HQ A clear path for technical and leadership progression Training budgets, conference access, and personal development support Competitive compensation, bonus structure, and equity (where applicable) ADZN1_UKTJ