Lead Software Developer C# - Finance

Client Server; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days holiday

Social team events

Benefits

Job summary

Client Server is seeking a Lead Software Developer in Newcastle upon Tyne to lead backend development for finance/trading environments, while remaining hands-on with architecture. You will design core APIs and microservices, mentor engineers and drive technical direction.

You will oversee secure server environments, work with stakeholders to shape product roadmaps, conduct code reviews, and help the team remove blockers to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar, 2.1 often expected from Russell Group.
• Finance/trading/hedge fund experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching and project leadership abilities.
• Expertise in C# .Net Core; Python is beneficial; other OO languages welcome.
• Solid knowledge of modern software engineering practices and full SDLC.
• Enjoy collaborating on complex distributed systems and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the logic behind core applications and APIs.
• Develop microservices handling data processing, business rules and integrations.
• Oversee configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments.
• Gather requirements through meetings/workshops and shape product roadmap.
• Remain hands-on with architecture and design; lead code reviews.
• Mentor and coach team, remove blockers and deliver high-quality software.

Skills

C# .Net Core

Leadership

Mentoring

Python

OO languages

Data structures

Design patterns

Algorithms

Distributed systems

SDLC

Collaboration

Education

BSc Computer Science

Job description

Lead Software Developer C# - Finance (PR/100132) Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Salary: GBP120000 - GBP150000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Lead Software Developer / Engineer (C# .Net Core) Newcastle onsite to £130k

Do you have expertise with backend software development within finance / trading environments, combined with strong leadership skills?

You could be progressing your career in a hands‑on Lead Software Developer at a well‑funded Fintech scale‑up that is establishing a technical centre of excellence in the North East.

As a Lead Software Developer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third‑party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments.

You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands‑on with architecture and design.

You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and deliver high quality software.

Location

You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full‑time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility.

About you

• You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A’s at A-level
• You have experience in a similar role in a finance / trading / hedge fund environment
• You have strong technical / team leadership skills, happy conducting 1-2-1s, providing coaching and mentoring as well as project leadership
• You have expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit (will also consider other OO languages e.g. C++, Java)
• You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle
• You’re a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You’re excited to join a scaling company in a role that you can shape and influence

What’s in it for you

As a Lead Software Developer you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £130k + Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Social team atmosphere with a range of events