Senior Software Engineer to Tech Lead — .NET/Azure & Python

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from Newcastle

Bonus/Equity opportunities

Job summary

Software & AI Consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a hands-on leadership mindset. You will deliver client projects using C#, .NET, Azure and Python, while shaping security and quality practices across engagements.

You will mentor junior developers, contribute to architecture decisions, and collaborate with leadership to guide growth. A clear pathway to Technical Lead exists as the team expands in the coming years.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software engineering across commercial projects.
• Strong experience with C#, .NET and Microsoft Azure.
• Solid Python development experience.
• Experience communicating with stakeholders in client-facing settings.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical specs.
• Practical knowledge of software security and ownership mindset.
• Eligible for SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver client projects using .NET, Azure and Python.
• Translate complex challenges into clear technical solutions.
• Own software security and quality processes for compliance.
• Mentor a graduate developer and coach the team.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical strategy.
• Help build the software engineering function and standards.
• Progress into leading the software team and recruitment support.

Skills

5+ years in software engineering

C#

.NET

Microsoft Azure

Python

Consultancy/client-facing

Translate requirements to specs

Software security ownership

SC Security Clearance eligible

Education

Engineering/Mathematics/Physics background

Job description

Software & AI Consultancy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a hands-on leadership mindset. You will deliver client projects using C#, .NET, Azure and Python, while shaping security and quality practices across engagements.

You will mentor junior developers, contribute to architecture decisions, and collaborate with leadership to guide growth. A clear pathway to Technical Lead exists as the team expands in the coming years.