Lead Software Engineer

Velocity Tech; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Nottingham is seeking a Principal Developer to architect and develop innovative solutions. This hybrid role involves mentoring developers, driving technical initiatives, and ensuring code quality using modern technologies like C# .NET and React. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial software development.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with React.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of features.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers.
• Influence system architecture and contribute to technology strategy.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

C# .NET

React

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Job Description

I have partnered with a exciting business based in Nottingham who are hiring for a Principal Developer to join their team.

I have listed some key responsibilities below.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop: Lead the design, development, and deployment of features across backend and frontend systems.
• Mentor and Collaborate: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers, encouraging best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Drive Innovation: Work cross-functionally to design and deliver intuitive, high-performance solutions.
• Shape Technical Direction: Influence system architecture and contribute to long-term technology strategy.
• Ensure Code Quality: Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code using modern C# .NET (6–9) and React.
• Champion DevOps: Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation in partnership with platform engineers.

• Ideally, You’ll Have/be

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial software development using modern C# .NET.
  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with React and frontend development.
  • A proven track record in leading technical initiatives or owning system architecture.
  • Strong understanding of scalable, secure application design and micro-services architecture.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
  • Proficiency with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software delivery practices.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a focus on delivering value.

  This is a hybrid role in Nottingham, so please only apply if you are from the area and are happy with being onsite