Lead Software Engineer - .Net

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FinTech leader is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and develop critical cloud-native platforms. This hybrid role will guide a team through the full development lifecycle, ensuring that modern .NET solutions meet project demands. Ideal candidates should possess strong cloud-native skills, particularly with AWS, alongside a proven capability in leadership and CI/CD practices.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Annual bonus and performance incentives

Generous pension & private medical insurance

Flexible hybrid working model

Strong focus on career development and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Principal or Lead Software Engineering role.
• Strong cloud-native development experience, ideally with AWS.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, unit testing, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers across the full development lifecycle.
• Design, build, and maintain modern .NET-based software solutions on AWS.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK (Python).

Skills

Cloud-native development

Team leadership

CI/CD practices

Agile methodologies

Tools

AWS

Entity Framework

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days in-office) | Sector: FinTech | Cloud-Native Development | .NET | AWS

VANRATH is proud to be partnering with a global FinTech leader to recruit for a Lead Software Engineer to join their high-performing technology team. This is a unique opportunity to lead the design and development of mission-critical cloud-native platforms used by major financial institutions worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of software engineers across the full development lifecycle
• Design, build, and maintain modern .NET-based software solutions on AWS
• Align development with project timelines and business priorities
• Collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, and PMs to shape and refine requirements
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK (Python)
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and testing practices
• Document technical decisions, system architecture, and development processes

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Principal or Lead Software Engineering role
• Strong cloud-native development experience, ideally with AWS
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, unit testing, and Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Entity Framework, contract-first API design, and microservices

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Comfortable using tools like Git, JIRA, and creating technical documentation

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package
• Annual bonus and performance incentives
• Generous pension & private medical insurance
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Strong focus on career development and progression

How to Apply

For more information on this opportunity or other IT roles across Belfast and Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Jarlath O\'Rourke in the strictest confidence.