Lead Developer

Maxwell Bond; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in South Manchester is seeking a People Lead Engineer to guide a team of 4 to 6 engineers on an exciting greenfield project. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the team culture while working with a modern tech stack including C#, Azure, and SQL Server. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, manage performance reviews, and create a flexible work environment. This is the perfect opportunity to transition from hands-on development into management while contributing to meaningful work.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams, including conducting performance reviews.
• Strong knowledge of modern tech stack including .NET Core and Azure.
• Ability to foster a flexible and supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 to 6 engineers on a greenfield project.
• Ensure the team works collaboratively and effectively.
• Support team members in their development and performance.

Skills

C#

Azure

SQL Server

.NET Core

React

Azure DevOps

Docker

Team leadership

Job description

People Lead Engineer

C#, Azure, SQL Server
South Manchester / Hybrid
£70k + Benefits

This is a great opportunity for a People Lead Software Engineer to join an established team as they start a brand-new piece of greenfield work. With a huge roadmap of work, it's the perfect time to join the team and make your mark.

The Lead Software Engineer will join a business that puts its customers and staff at the heart of everything it does. With an award-winning workplace culture, you will join a business that values flexibility and work life balance.

You will lead a team of 4 to 6 engineers working with a modern tech stack that includes .NET Core, Azure, React, SQL Server, Azure DevOps, and Docker.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will need to demonstrate experience leading teams, including running one‑to‑ones and performance reviews.

The team is based in South Manchester and works from the office 2 to 3 days per week.

This is a strong stepping stone if you are looking to step back from hands‑on development and progress further into management.

If you are a Lead Software Engineer looking to get stuck into a greenfield project within an established team that looks after its staff, apply or get in touch today.

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