Lead Software Engineer

Rise Executive Search & Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead a team in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in software development and DevOps, with expertise in C# and a strong understanding of modern infrastructure. The role involves collaboration across departments and responsibility for delivering high-quality software solutions. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Excellent negotiable salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in software development and DevOps.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, servers, and security.
• Experience in guiding and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers on various systems.
• Collaborate with other departments to align development with business goals.
• Maintain and enhance existing applications.

Skills

Leadership

DevOps

Problem-solving

Communication

Team Management

Tools

C#

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MSSQL

Postgres

RabbitMQ

Redis

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Hybrid working. Excellent Negotiable Salary, Bonus & Benefits, Permanent contract. Ideal East Midlands / West Midlands / Cambridgshire / Bedfordshire based.

On behalf of our Client we are seeking a highly experienced Lead Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in software development and DevOps, who also brings exceptional leadership and people management skills. This role is not just about technical excellence—it requires someone who can inspire, guide, and develop a team, fostering collaboration and driving performance across a range of projects.

The successful candidate will lead a team of developers working on a variety of systems, including e-commerce platforms, internal applications, and integration systems. Our core technology stack is based on C#, and the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of infrastructure, servers, security, optimization, and software development best practices.

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MSSQL, Postgres, RabbitMQ, and Redis is essential. The role involves working across legacy and modern systems, so a broad technical knowledge base and strong problem-solving abilities are key.

Beyond technical leadership, this role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you’ll be working closely with other departments to align development efforts with business goals. You’ll be responsible for guiding the team in maintaining, enhan...