Lead Software Engineer: Cloud, C#, Azure

First Central Services; Haywards Heath, Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK seeks a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership within Agile teams. You’ll focus on designing and maintaining software to support business growth, emphasizing C# .NET and cloud technologies like Azure. This hybrid role allows for flexible working patterns while ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered. Ideal candidates will possess excellent mentoring skills and experience in software design and cloud engineering. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience developing within a C# .NET environment, emphasizing asynchronous programming and unit testing.
• Knowledge in cloud-based technologies, particularly Azure.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across a defined area of the Focus Application estate.
• Mentor engineers within cross-functional teams.
• Design and maintain bespoke software and services.

Skills

C# .NET Development

SQL

Cloud Architecture & Engineering

Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills

Leadership & People Management

Time Management & Organisation

Tools

Azure

Entity Framework

Angular

Job description

A leading insurance company in the UK seeks a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical leadership within Agile teams. You’ll focus on designing and maintaining software to support business growth, emphasizing C# .NET and cloud technologies like Azure. This hybrid role allows for flexible working patterns while ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered. Ideal candidates will possess excellent mentoring skills and experience in software design and cloud engineering. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.