Lead Software Developer - C#
hace 3 días
Sheffield
Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) – Sheffield Our client based in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who combines hands-on software development expertise with strong technical leadership skills. Working within a modern cloud-first environment, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of business-critical applications and services built on Microsoft technologies. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving engineering best practices, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend services using C# and the latest .NET technologies (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core), • Define and influence software architecture, technical standards, and development best practices across the engineering team, • Design, build, and oversee the development of RESTful APIs supporting both internal and external applications, • Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment and support, • Drive the adoption and effective use of Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and related platform services, • Mentor and support developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing, • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions, • Ensure software quality, performance, security, and maintainability through robust engineering practices, • Take ownership of technical delivery, balancing ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and strategic development initiatives, • Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tooling, automation, and engineering standards, • Leverage modern development practices, including AI-assisted development tools where appropriate, to improve productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes, • Work closely with product, business, and technical teams to support successful project delivery and innovation Required Skills & Experience, • Extensive experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET (ideally .NET 8 and ASP.NET Core), • Proven experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Senior Software Engineer, or similar leadership role, • Strong background in designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems, • Solid experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and cloud-native architectures, • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering principles, • Experience leading technical decision-making and providing guidance to development teams, • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership duties, • Experience delivering software within agile or iterative development environments Desirable Skills, • Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools, code generation platforms, and automated testing solutions, • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation, • Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, • Experience working with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or microservices, • Azure certifications or equivalent cloud platform experience What's on Offer, • Opportunity to lead the development of modern cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure, • Significant influence over technical strategy, architecture, and engineering direction, • A collaborative environment where technical expertise and innovation are highly valued, • Broad exposure across software engineering, cloud architecture, and technology leadership, • Flexible working arrangements, • Ongoing investment in professional development and emerging technologies, • The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation Interested? Click Apply Now! Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) – Sheffield