Lead C# Engineer - Manchester Hybrid - 75k

Lorien; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech-driven company is seeking a Lead C# Software Engineer to take on a pivotal role in shaping their technical direction. In this hybrid position, you will collaborate with a talented team to design and develop scalable, high-performance systems. Your expertise in C#, APIs, and NoSQL will be crucial as you lead technical initiatives and mentor fellow engineers. This role offers the perfect blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and looking for a new challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% Bonus

Hybrid working model

Flexible start times

8% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Mental & financial wellbeing support

Savings schemes

Lifestyle perks

Qualifications

• Proven track record in C# with high-quality software delivery.
• Experience in leading and mentoring engineers in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineers and influence architecture and best practices.
• Design and develop robust applications using C# and modern patterns.

Skills

C#

APIs

NoSQL (MongoDB)

Messaging Bus (Kafka or RabbitMQ)

Software Design Patterns

Agile Methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

MongoDB

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

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:

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

Experience:

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

Benefits:

1. £75,000 salary + 10% bonus
2. Hybrid working model - enjoy a great balance between remote and office work
3. Flexible start times to suit your lifestyle
4. 8% pension contribution
5. Private medical insurance
6. Mental & financial wellbeing support
7. Savings schemes & other lifestyle perks

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