Lead Software Engineer - Hybrid, Share Options, £80k+

Manchester Digital; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching 5%

Share options

Private healthcare

Free parking

Hybrid work (2 days/wk in Wigan)

Job summary

Manchester Digital is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Wigan to own end-to-end systems from design to production. You will lead a small cross-functional team, delivering features in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

You will help modernise microservices, improve observability, and enhance testability using modern architectural approaches. Hybrid working with two days in the office is available.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to own end-to-end software systems from design to production.
• Experience modernising microservices and improving testability and observability.
• Strong knowledge of system design principles and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of the systems you work on, from design through deployment.
• Help modernise existing microservices and improve observability.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced cross-functional team to deliver value.

Skills

System design

Microservices

Observability

Hexagonal architecture

BDD style

Job description

Manchester Digital is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Wigan to own end-to-end systems from design to production. You will lead a small cross-functional team, delivering features in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

You will help modernise microservices, improve observability, and enhance testability using modern architectural approaches. Hybrid working with two days in the office is available.