Lead C# Software Engineer, Home Based

Blacklist Ratings; Northampton; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software product company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to manage a team and deliver high-quality software. The role involves hands-on coding in C# and .NET, along with mentoring and driving Agile practices. This home-based position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of C# / .NET at a Lead level.
• Experience in designing distributed systems.
• People management skills including mentoring and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Engineers and manage technical output.
• Drive Agile practices and collaborate with Product Owners.
• Hands-on coding and mentoring team members.

Skills

C#

.NET

Agile

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

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 a combination of 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 for this role include:

1. Hands-on coding using your excellent C# / .NET experience (and ideally AWS or Azure).
2. Technically managing/leading a small team of Software Engineers.
3. Responsible for the fortnightly technical output.
4. Collaborating with Product Owners on tactical delivery.
5. Driving Agile practices across the team.
6. Mentoring, coaching, conflict resolution, etc.

Experience Required:

1. Excellent hands-on knowledge of C# / .NET working at a Lead level.
2. Proven ability in designing distributed systems.
3. An understanding of Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure).
4. People management skills—mentoring, coaching, conflict resolution, etc.
5. An enthusiast with ideas and experience in building and rolling out a technical roadmap.
6. 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 push boundaries. If you are a skilled C# lead / principal software engineer who has worked as a Lead Engineer in a complex environment, please send your CV for a full brief. Ensure all experience related to team leading, agile, hands-on coding, driving innovation, and bringing new ideas is clearly highlighted on your CV.

The role is home-based with occasional trips to the office. Salary is likely to be in the range of £75,000 - 80,000 (possibly more) + benefits. Interviews soon.