Lead Software Engineer - C#

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Lead Software Engineer specializing in C# and .NET to join a product-focused engineering team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to build scalable systems, lead development projects, and mentor other engineers in a hybrid work environment. With a competitive salary and emphasis on clean code, you'll contribute to impactful public sector solutions without the traditional consulting distractions.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Learning budget + dev time

True hybrid working

Qualifications

• Deep experience with C# and .NET Core.
• Solid understanding of software design and clean architecture.
• Comfortable working across the stack.

Responsibilities

• Build modern, scalable systems using C# / .NET Core.
• Lead engineering on meaningful client projects.
• Mentor mid-level developers.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

JavaScript

React

CI/CD

DevOps

Job description

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer – C# / .NET

Leeds (Hybrid – 2 days/week)

Up to £69,725 + Paid Overtime

Greenfield projects. No red tape. Real engineering.

We’re building a new kind of tech team — focused on solving real problems with clean code, modern practices, and zero fluff.

This is not a consulting gig. You won’t be stuck in meetings or writing PowerPoints. You’ll be hands-on, writing production code, shaping systems, and leading engineers — all in a greenfield environment designed around good software, not bureaucracy.

We’re looking for 5 Lead Engineers to help us scale. If you’re strong in C# / .NET, enjoy full-stack work (JavaScript, React etc.), and want to lead without stepping away from the code, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Do

• Build modern, scalable systems using C# / .NET Core
• Lead engineering on meaningful client projects (non-client facing)
• Collaborate with smart people in an environment that values code quality
• Mentor mid-level developers while staying fully hands-on
• Contribute to architecture, clean design, and solid engineering practices
• Work 2 days a week in the Leeds office (flexible – 8 days/month total)

What You’ll Need

• Deep experience with C# and .NET Core
• Solid understanding of software design, testing, and clean architecture
• Comfortable working across the stack (JS/React experience is a plus)
• Good grasp of CI/CD, DevOps, and secure coding
• Enjoy leading by doing — and helping others grow

What You’ll Get

• £69,725 base salary
• Overtime paid hourly — no unpaid late nights
• True hybrid working — flexible and realistic
• Learning budget + dev time to invest in your skills
• Join a team at 50 heads, scaling to 100+ — shape things early
• Tech-led environment — built for engineers, not consultants

Why Join?

You’ll be part of something new — a growing, product-focused engineering team that’s backed by a major name, but built like a modern tech company. We’re solving hard problems in the public sector, with real impact and none of the fluff.

No slide decks. No jargon. Just solid engineering.

Want to know more? Drop your CV, or just get in touch for a chat.

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