Lead Software Engineer Individual Contributor

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Individual Contributor to drive technology solutions in Tax & Legal. This role requires expertise in C#/.Net Core and offers hybrid working options. Candidates should possess hands-on experience in designing complex systems and a strong grasp of cloud technologies. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Hands on experience leading in the design, architecture, specifications and development of large scale complex systems.
• Deep expertise in the design and development of full stack C# /.Net Core and either Blazor, Angular 2+ or React frameworks.
• Good understanding of best practices in application security controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide cutting edge solutions to assist teams of Software and Quality Assurance Engineers.
• Write code and build scalable, high quality software solutions.

Skills

C#/.Net Core

Blazor, Angular 2+, or React

Software design patterns

Application security controls

AI technologies integration

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Azure Kubernetes Service

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12.08.2025

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Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - Individual Contributor. (C#/.Net) - Tax & Legal Technology

Base Location: Glasgow based (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)



The KPMG Tax & Legal Technical Engineering function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities - supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting edge solutions across the United Kingdom. This team will be responsible for delivering technology enabled outcomes across the Tax & Legal business using modern and best in class engineering methodologies. We drive this transformation through the adoption of Cloud based technologies and have strategic relationships with Google, Microsoft among others. We have a technology agnostic view and select the right tool/language/cloud provider to achieve the best outcome for the business and our clients alike.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join the KPMG Tax & Legal Technology Engineering team as a Lead Software Engineer - Individual Contributor

We might be world leaders in Tax & Legal, but in many ways the engineering department feels like a start-up, with a twist. There's the buzz of scrum working, the thrill of shaping compelling experiences, the chance to surprise and stretch yourself in response to a fresh challenge. And then there's all the resources, technology and high-profile projects of a major corporate entity. Crucially, we also offer the benefit of clear career progression.

What will you be doing?

In this role you will be an accomplished individual contributor. You will also provide cutting edge solutions to assist our teams of Software and Quality Assurance Engineers by enhancing their practices. You will be responsible for writing code and have a passion for building scalable, high quality software solutions.

What will you need to do it?

Hands on experience leading in the design, architecture, specifyications and development of large scale complex systems.

Deep expertise in the design and development of full stack C# /.Net Core and either Blazor, Angular 2+ or React frameworks.

Expertise in software design patterns, clean code and how to build Rest APIs and messaging.

Be a specialist in building applications for the cloud such as Azure (pref.), AWS or GCP

Worked with defining data models and interacting with databases

A good understanding of best practices in application security controls, such as SAST, DAST, Penetration Testing etc.

Skills we'd love to see/Amazing Extras:

Demonstrable experience of integrating AI technologies using large language models, such as Azure AI Services or ChatGPT.

Experience packaging applications in containers and deploy on Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps or other Azure compute services.

Experience with messaging such as Service Bus, MQ or Kafka

Use entity framework code first data with Azure SQL or a No SQL

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but preference will be given to candidates who are willing and able to do 2 days per week in our core Tech hub for this role, which is:

Glasgow

We can potentially facilitate flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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