Lead Software Engineer

Searchability; Warwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Warwick. You will head development across a portfolio of projects, using C# and .NET Core to deliver high-quality software with a strong focus on standards and performance.

You’ll have led small teams, mentored developers, and collaborated with Directors. The role offers hybrid working (2 days on-site in Warwick), a salary of £70,000–£80,000, and the chance to influence technical direction in a tight-knit Microsoft stack team.

Qualifications

• Led software projects and small development teams.
• Strong commercial C# and .NET Core expertise.
• Solid SQL Server and Entity Framework experience.
• Blazor front-end experience is a big plus.
• Self-motivated with passion for quality software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development across projects from requirements to delivery.
• Set and champion technical standards and best practices.
• Mentor developers to maintain quality.
• Own source control, build and branching standards.
• Resolve production issues and complex technical problems.
• Keep up with new technologies and propose value.
• Communicate with company Directors.

Skills

Proven leadership

C#

.NET Core

SQL Server

Entity Framework

Blazor

Communication

Tools

Blazor

Job description

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Warwick (Hybrid – 2 days per week on‑site)
• £70,000 – £80,000
• C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, Entity Framework (Blazor a big plus)
• [e-mail]

An established Warwick software house is growing after a run of significant client wins and is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to head up development across a portfolio of projects. You’ll already have led projects and a small team, and you’ll bring that experience to a close‑kin, highly skilled group that takes real pride in the quality of what it builds.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Long established in the area and trusted by some huge names, this is a bespoke software and e‑commerce specialist working across the Microsoft stack. The team is small, senior and collaborative, and you’ll work directly with the company Directors — so your ideas and technical decisions carry real weight.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading development across projects, from high-level business requirements through to delivery
• Setting, owning and championing technical standards and best practice across the team
• Leading peer reviews and mentoring developers to keep quality consistently high
• Owning source control, build and branching standards
• Solving complex technical problems and resolving production issues as they arise
• Keeping across new technologies and recommending them where they add genuine value
• Communicating clearly and regularly with the company Directors

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience leading software projects and a small development team
• Strong commercial C# and .NET Core
• Solid SQL Server and Entity Framework
• Blazor experience on the front end a big plus
• Self‑motivated, with a genuine passion for building quality software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• £70,000 – £80,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week on‑site in Warwick
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Greenfield projects and a small, highly skilled team
• Real influence over the technical direction of the team