Lead C# Software Engineer, Home Based

FDO CONSULTING; Manchester; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the SaaS sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong C# and .NET skills. This role involves team leadership, hands-on coding, and collaboration with product teams to deliver high-quality software. The position is home-based with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent hands-on knowledge of C# / .NET at a Lead level.
• Proven ability in designing distributed systems.
• Experience in building and executing a technical roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding using C# / .NET experience.
• Managing and leading a small team of Software Engineers.
• Driving Agile practices across the team.

Skills

C#

People Management

Agile Practices

Tools

AWS

Azure

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Lead Software Engineer, Hands-on with team leading/people management skills required, C#, .NET, SQL. Home Based c £75,000 - 80,000 (possible flex) + benefits

My client is a software product company that builds an innovative SaaS product for the energy and utilities market. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer with strong technical skills and excellent people management abilities, including coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution. Utilizing agile methodologies, you will lead a team from a technical standpoint and deliver high-quality software fortnightly, focusing on scalability, robustness, and continuous improvement. Collaborating with Product Owners, Project Managers, and fellow Lead Software Engineers, you will further develop the product.

Key responsibilities include:

• Hands-on coding using your excellent C# / .NET experience (and ideally AWS or Azure).
• Managing and leading a small team of Software Engineers.
• Responsible for the fortnightly technical output.
• Collaborating with Product Owners on tactical delivery.
• Driving Agile practices across the team.

Experience required:

• Excellent hands-on knowledge of C# / .NET at a Lead level.
• Proven ability in designing distributed systems.
• Understanding of Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure).
• People management skills: mentoring, coaching, conflict resolution.
• Experience in building and executing a technical roadmap.
• Strong knowledge of working in an Agile environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a SaaS product company as it continues to grow and innovate. If you are a skilled C# Lead / Principal Software Engineer with experience in complex environments, please send your CV for a full brief. Ensure your CV clearly reflects experience in team leadership, agile practices, hands-on coding, and innovation.

The role is home-based with occasional trips to the office. Salary likely ranges from £75,000 to £80,000 (possibly more) plus benefits. Interviews soon.