Lead Software Engineer (C# .NET)

Do you have experience in Visual Studio?, We are seeking experienced Lead Software Engineers to join our EW (Electronic Warfare) line of business in Lincoln. If you have strong technical knowledge in C# .NET and are eager to expand your skillset, leadership and decision-making capabilities, this role will provide the foundation for your growth., * Proven Expertise: Several years of hands-on experience in software engineering with C# .NET, delivering high-quality solutions on time and within budget, with minimal supervision

• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of microservices architectures, containerisation, and object-oriented design, plus familiarity with frameworks and tools such as WPF, WinForms, and Visual Studio.
• DevSecOps Mindset: A commitment to automation across build, test, and deployment processes (CI/CD), combined with an understanding of Secure by Design principles.
• Lifecycle Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of the full software engineering lifecycle-from requirements elicitation through delivery and release and experience with Agile methodologies.
• Leadership & Collaboration: A talent for inspiring and supporting colleagues within multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared goals.
• Technical Influence: A passion for championing industry best practices, modular design, and toolchain optimisation.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.