Lead .NET Developer - Perm - Evolving Gaming Hub

Lorien; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing gaming company in Manchester seeks a Lead .NET Developer to design, develop, and maintain innovative software applications. This role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring a talented team, and collaborating effectively with management. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in C# .NET, SQL/MySQL, and leadership experience. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and an agile environment, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of gaming in the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C# .NET (Framework & Core).
• Demonstrable leadership experience coaching and mentoring developers.
• Knowledge of ES standards and TypeScript is beneficial.
• Experience with message brokers and NoSQL is advantageous.
• Background in Agile environments with TDD or similar methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code that meets project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and mentoring.
• Lead project planning and estimation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Bridge communication between Engineering and Senior Management.

Skills

C# .NET (Framework & Core)

SQL/MySQL

Leadership

Software architecture

OOP principles

Design patterns

Message brokers

NoSQL

WinForms/WPF

Agile environments

Job description

Lead .NET Developer - Perm - Manchester (Hybrid)

Join a rapidly growing betting and gaming company that puts technology at the heart of everything it does. Following a successful migration to a proprietary platform, the business is now pioneering innovative products and cutting‑edge technologies to redefine the future of gaming.

As a Lead .NET Developer, you’ll play a pivotal role in unlocking the full potential of this new platform. This is your chance to influence technical direction, shape product development, and lead a talented team in a truly tech‑first environment.

What You’ll Do

• Take a hands‑on approach to design, develop, and maintain high‑quality software applications.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code that meets project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, and enforcing coding standards.
• Lead project planning and estimation, ensuring timely delivery and efficient execution.
• Act as a bridge between Engineering and Senior Management, communicating progress and technical challenges effectively.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in C# .NET (Framework & Core) and SQL/MySQL, building web services.
• Demonstrable Leadership experience (coaching and mentoring developers)
• Knowledge and understanding of software architecture
• Knowledge of ES standards and TypeScript (beneficial).
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Experience with message brokers and NoSQL (advantageous).
• Familiarity with WinForms/WPF (useful).
• Background in Agile environments with TDD or similar quality-focused approaches.

If you’re excited to join a fast‑growing gaming company that has successfully brought its technology in‑house and is now innovating to enhance services and become Manchester's leading gaming brand, apply today with your updated CV.