Software Engineering Lead

Maxwell Bond; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned SaaS company based in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineering Lead to spearhead a new greenfield project. You will lead a team in an engineering-first culture while using cutting-edge Microsoft technologies in a cloud-first environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C# .NET Core, SQL Server, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions. Join us for structured career progression and the opportunity to innovate within a top-tier team.

Benefits

Cutting-edge tech stack

Structured career progression

Focus on engineering excellence

Qualifications

• Expertise in C# .NET Core.
• Strong experience with SQL Server, REST APIs, and Azure.
• Experience of leading teams to deliver high quality software solutions.
• A TDD mindset and a passion for clean, maintainable code.
• A collaborative approach and a hunger to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to build a scalable global platform using .NET 8 and Azure Function Apps.
• Leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments.
• Driving quality through Test Driven Development.
• Innovating with a team that values clean architecture, experimentation, and modern practices.

Skills

C# .NET Core

SQL Server

REST APIs

Azure

Test Driven Development

Job description

Software Engineering Lead
Manchester - £80,000

This is a great opportunity for a Software Engineering Lead to join one of Manchester’s most renowned SaaS companies as they start work on a brand-new greenfield project set to shape the future of their global platform.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a team in an engineering-first culture alongside Microsoft MVPs and top-tier software developers, using the latest Microsoft tech in a cloud-first environment.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Leading a team to build a scalable global platform using .NET 8 and Azure Function Apps
• Leveraging Terraform for infrastructure-as-code deployments
• Driving quality through Test Driven Development
• Innovating with a team that values clean architecture, experimentation, and modern practices

What You’ll Bring:

• Expertise in C# .NET Core
• Strong experience with SQL Server, REST APIs and Azure
• Experience of leading teams to deliver high quality software solutions.
• A TDD mindset and a passion for clean, maintainable code
• A collaborative approach and a hunger to learn and grow

Why Join?

• Cutting-edge tech stack in a cloud-native environment
• Structured career progression and personal development plans
• Work alongside some of the best minds in tech
• A genuine focus on engineering excellence, learning, and innovation

If you are a Lead Software Engineer looking to be part of something big from day one, then please apply or get in touch directly.