Lead Software Engineer

Formula.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Formula. is seeking a contract Lead Software Engineer to modernise a logistics platform using .NET and Azure. You will lead design, set technical standards and drive AI-enabled features across the estate.

You will work remotely from the UK, collaborating with senior stakeholders to prioritise work and deliver robust integrations with ERP and Ecommerce systems.

Qualifications

• Production systems using .NET / ASP.NET Core, C#, EF Core, MS SQL Server and Azure.
• Event-driven architectures, message bus/middleware integrations and RESTful APIs.
• AI/ML capabilities integrations such as Azure OpenAI Services or predictive models.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of the platform.
• Set technical standards across the team and ensure quality.
• Architect integrations between ERP/Ecommerce and 3PL/WMS systems.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape requirements and priorities.

Skills

NET

Azure

Leadership

Stakeholder management

C#

Tools

ASP.NET Core

C#

Entity Framework Core

MS SQL Server

Azure

Job description

Lead Software Engineer : Contract : Up to £500/day inside IR35 : Fully Remote, UK : 6 months initial

A well-established UK business is seeking a contract Lead Software Engineer. The focus is modernising the company’s logistics platform, integrating core enterprise systems and bringing AI capabilities into key operational processes.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’d lead the design and development of the platform using .NET and Azure, while setting technical standards across the team. You’d build integrations between key enterprise systems and help deliver new AI-driven features. You’d also work closely with senior stakeholders to shape requirements and priorities.

As a contract Lead Software Engineer you’ll be competent in:

• Building and maintaining production systems with .NET / ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework Core, MS SQL Server and Azure
• Designing event-driven architectures, message bus / middleware integrations and RESTful APIs
• Integrating AI/ML capabilities such as Azure OpenAI Services, LLMs or predictive models
• Integrating ERP and Ecommerce platforms with 3PL / WMS systems
• Leading engineering teams and authoring technical documentation such as SDDs, BRDs and interface specifications
• Domain experience in Retail or Supply Chain Logistics is an excellent advantage.

The role is fully remote, open to candidates based in the UK.

Please note, not all applicants will receive feedback given the amount of applications received.