Lead Software Engineer - .Net

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.

As Lead Software Engineer, you'll combine hands-on development with technical leadership - mentoring engineers, setting development standards, and shaping the culture and output of a forward-thinking Agile team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers throughout the entire development lifecycle
• Design, develop, and maintain modern .NET applications hosted on AWS
• Ensure development aligns with project deadlines and business goals
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Project Managers to refine requirements
• Use AWS CDK (Python) to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines and testing practices
• Document architectural decisions, development standards, and technical processes

• Extensive experience in a Principal or Lead Software Engineering role
• Strong background in cloud-native development, preferably on AWS
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD, unit testing, and Agile methodologies
• Experience with Entity Framework, contract-first API design, and microservices

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency in tools like Git, JIRA, and producing clear technical documentation

• 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