Software Engineer Technical Lead

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer in Leeds/Hybrid for a vital role in delivering high-quality software solutions. The position involves hands-on leadership, technical guidance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring clean, maintainable code. The role offers a competitive salary, along with numerous benefits including health cover and progression paths.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health cover

6% matched pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Regular social events

Weekly breakfast sandwiches

Dedicated career coach & regular reviews

Great team culture

Clear progression paths and ongoing development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience in C#.NET.
• Solid experience in Agile development environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery on software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across software projects, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Develop high-quality, well-tested code in line with best practices.
• Identify and manage technical risks within a project environment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Lead Software Engineer – Leeds/Hybrid - £65,000

We’re working closely with a leading consultancy that is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their talented engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with both clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that align with the company’s strong engineering principles.

The Role:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll take a hands-on leadership role within project teams. You’ll be responsible for guiding technical decisions, mentoring team members, and ensuring robust, maintainable code is delivered. You'll be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborating with delivery managers, testers, and developers to create scalable, end-to-end systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical delivery across software projects, working closely with cross-functional teams
• Develop high-quality, well-tested code in line with best practices
• Identify and manage technical risks within a project environment
• Work to project timelines and provide regular progress updates
• Assist with planning, estimation, and defining technical scopes
• Understand and engage with clients’ business domains and processes
• Define feature-level acceptance criteria alongside stakeholders

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for clean, maintainable code
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies

Essential Experience:

• 6+ years of professional software development experience in C#.NET
• Solid experience working in Agile development environments
• Proven ability to lead technical delivery on software projects
• Experience designing and delivering greenfield software architectures
• Experience with JavaScript/ TypeScript
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
• Previous consultancy or client-facing experience
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior developers

Bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue
• Good working knowledge of SQL

Why Join?

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private health cover
• 6% matched pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events
• Weekly breakfast sandwiches
• Dedicated career coach & regular reviews
• Great team culture
• Clear progression paths and ongoing development.

Lead Software Engineer – Leeds/Hybrid - £65,000