Lead C# Developer .Net Core - Fintech

Join a well-funded Fintech scale-up and lead the development of cutting-edge financial technology solutions in Newcastle.

Do you have expertise with backend C# combined with strong technical leadership skills?

You could be joining a well-funded Fintech scale-up that is establishing a technical centre of excellence in the North East.

As a Lead C# Developer / Backend Software Engineer you’ll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third-party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands-on with architecture and design.

You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and deliver high quality software.

• You have a relevant degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• You have strong technical leadership skills
• You have expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit (will also consider other OO languages e.g. C++, Java)
• You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycle
• You’re a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systems
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You’re excited to join a scaling company in a role that you can shape and influence

Pulled from the full job description Company pension Private medical insurance, As a Lead C# Developer / Backend Software Engineer you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £150k + Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Bupa healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Continuous career development opportunities
• Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays

You’ll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 09:00-18:00 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!).