C# WPF UI Team Lead

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited in Cambridge seeks a Vital Lead Developer to head a C# WPF UI team. You will drive on-time delivery, maintain high‑quality code, and oversee recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new engineers.

The role requires strong Windows/Microsoft tech expertise, practical C# and WPF skills, and ability to translate business priorities into team actions. On-site in Cambridge with clear UK work permission.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team and delivering high‑quality, tested code on time.
• Recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of new team members.
• Strong focus on documentation and technical training.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3+ developers to deliver tested, on-time code.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of new starters.
• Provide detailed technical training and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with the engine team lead to align development with business priorities.
• Translate business priorities into actionable team plans.

Skills

C#

WPF

Leadership

Mentoring

Hiring

Documentation

Testing

Onboarding

Tools

.NET 6-10

MFC

Windows

Visual Studio

Job description

A Vital Lead Developer Role

We are a small business in Cambridge specialising in simulation software. We look for a C# WPF UI Team Lead with strong coding ability, a focus on productivity and testing, leadership qualities, and experience in a small company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of 3+ developers, ensuring high‑quality, well‑tested code and on‑time delivery.
• Managing recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of new team members.
• Providing and supervising detailed technical training and documentation.
• Collaborating with the engine team lead and aligning development with business priorities.

Technical requirements:

• Strong commercial‑grade C# and WPF UI development skills for .NET 6‑10, .NET Framework 4.8 or .NET Core.
• Some knowledge of C++ desktop UI (MFC) for occasional legacy work.
• Expertise with Windows and Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to translate business priorities into effective team action, delivering on time and quality.
• Experience in technical interview, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring.
• Commitment to detailed technical training and documentation.
• Collaborative approach, working alongside the engine team lead.

Location and work details:

• Cambridge area; full UK work permission required; no visa sponsorship.
• Office within cycling distance of NorthCambridge; on‑site parking available.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27678) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.