Lead Software Engineer

Arch Capital Group Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Capital Group in Manchester, United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and development of software applications using C#. The role emphasizes best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance, with a focus on modern architectures and scalable solutions.

You will design, code, test, debug, and document complex applications, optimizing performance and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Strong C# development with TDD/BDD/DDD principles.
• Ability to discuss software architecture patterns and trade-offs.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in GitHub or equivalent source control.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
• Desirable: Event Sourcing.
• Desirable: experience with OpenAI or AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and leadership in software design and development.
• Design, code, test, and document complex applications.
• Collaborate with team to integrate systems and improve performance.

Skills

C#

TDD

BDD

DDD

Architecture patterns

SQL

NoSQL DBMS

GitHub

Azure

AWS

Event Sourcing

OpenAI / AI platforms

Tools

GitHub

Azure

AWS

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Arch Capital Group

Manchester, United Kingdom

Permanent

Full time

Competitive

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility.

Lead Software Engineer

Technical Guidance

Provide technical guidance and leadership in the design and development of software applications using C#. Ensure the application of best practices in coding, testing, and maintenance. Stay updated with the latest developments in C# and related technologies.

Software Development

Design, code, test, debug, and document complex applications and systems. Optimize and refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability. Collaborate with other team members to integrate systems and solutions.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of: C# TDD, BDD, DDD
• Able to confidently discuss the various architectural patterns with a good understanding of trade-offs
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL DBMS
• Modern source control system (for example GitHub)
• Experience with a cloud platform (Azure/AWS)
• Event Sourcing (desirable)
• Experience with an AI platform (OpenAI), (desirable)

Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you.