Lead C# Engineer - Manchester Hybrid - 75k

Lorien; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven company in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled Lead C# Software Engineer to join their innovative team. In this hybrid role, you will provide technical leadership, design scalable systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Excellent benefits and a flexible working environment are on offer, making it an exciting opportunity for a passionate engineer looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

8% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Mental & financial wellbeing support

Savings schemes & other lifestyle perks

Flexible start times

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality software.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineers, influence architecture, and establish best practices.
• Design and develop robust, scalable applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive code quality.

Skills

C#

APIs

NoSQL (MongoDB)

Messaging Bus (Kafka or RabbitMQ)

Software Design Patterns

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Type

Permanent

Location

Job Ref

BBBH159955_1748889499

Date Added

Consultant

Kaity Merritt

Lead C# Software Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester City Centre) - £75k + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you a highly skilled Lead C# Software Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have deep expertise in C#, APIs, NoSQL (MongoDB), Messaging Bus (Kafka or RabbitMQ), and Software Design Patterns?
Why Join Us?

My client is a forward-thinking tech-driven company where engineering excellence is at the heart of what they do. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll work alongside another Lead within a highly collaborative product team, helping to shape the technical direction and build scalable, high-performance systems.

This is a hybrid role, with a mix of remote working and time spent in their Manchester City Centre office, ensuring you get the best of both flexibility and collaboration.

Key Tasks:

* Take a technical leadership role, guiding engineers and influencing architecture and best practices.
* Design and develop robust, scalable applications using C# and modern design patterns.
* Work extensively with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) to manage large-scale data.
* Build and maintain high-performance APIs that power our products.
* Implement and manage messaging bus technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ to ensure smooth communication between services.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Architects, and other Engineers.
* Drive best practices around code quality, testing, and DevOps.

Experience:
* Strong C# expertise with a proven track record of designing and delivering high-quality software.
* Deep understanding of APIs, NoSQL (MongoDB), messaging bus technologies (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and software design patterns.
* Experience leading or mentoring engineers within an Agile team.
* A passion for problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.
* A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits:
* £75,000 salary + 10% bonus
* Hybrid working model - enjoy a great balance between remote and office work
* Flexible start times to suit your lifestyle
* 8% pension contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Mental & financial wellbeing support
* Savings schemes & other lifestyle perks

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