Lead Software Engineer - FS

Anson McCade Ltd - IT and Finance Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Manchester. You will drive engineering practices, mentor developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative banking technology. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a dynamic work culture in this important role that shapes digital banking.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership or senior engineering role.
• Experience with agile practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Passionate about clean and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Driving engineering best practices and architectural decisions.
• Mentoring a team of engineers and fostering growth.
• Ensuring high standards in software delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Agile Development

CI/CD

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Location: Manchester, North West – United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Lead Software Engineer
Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Up to £94,000 + Excellent Package

Barclays is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in Manchester. If you're passionate about leading by example, delivering high-quality software, and mentoring talented developers—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact within a fast-paced, agile environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Driving engineering best practices and contributing to architectural decisions.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and QA to deliver cutting-edge features.

Mentoring and supporting a team of engineers, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement.

Playing a key role in code reviews, technical planning, and ensuring the highest standards in software delivery.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in a leadership or senior engineering role.

Experience with agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines.

A passion for clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What you’ll get:

A salary of up to £94,000 per annum.

A comprehensive benefits package including bonus, pension, healthcare, and flexible working.

A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and leadership will help shape the future of digital banking.

Join us in building systems that power millions every day—your leadership will help shape the next generation of banking technology.

Apply now to be a key part of our innovation journey in Manchester.

Reference: AMC/BCOLSWE/E

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