Lead C# Embedded engineer

Burns Sheehan; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment agency in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Contract) to architect and deliver Windows-based integration solutions. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in C# and .NET, strong experience in technical leadership, and a focus on delivery. This hybrid role offers a daily rate of £600-£700 and an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the life sciences sector.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in C# and .NET across multiple framework versions.
• Strong Windows platform development experience.
• Experience in legacy system integration and enterprise patterns.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Pragmatic, problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver resilient, backwards-compatible Windows/.NET applications.
• Lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive technical standards.
• Integrate complex hardware drivers, protocols, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

C# and .NET expertise

Windows platform development

Legacy system integration

Technical leadership

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Overview

Contract Lead Software Engineer - C# .NET (4 months)
London (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite)
£600 - £700 per day

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Contract) to play a technical leadership role/ lead the way with delivery in delivering robust Windows-based integration solutions that connect a modern automation platform with scientific instruments and legacy enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver resilient, backwards-compatible Windows/.NET applications
• Lead projects, mentor engineers, and drive technical standards
• Integrate complex hardware drivers, protocols, and enterprise systems
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in C# and .NET across multiple framework versions
• Strong Windows platform development experience
• Proven legacy system integration and enterprise patterns
• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring engineers
• Pragmatic, problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivery

This is a chance to make a real impact, working on cutting-edge technology that underpins innovation in the life sciences sector.

Contact: [e-mail]

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.