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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Backend, Containerization, Front End Software Development, Golang
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-software-engineer/anson-mccade-job107830805

## About the Role

* Strong commercial software engineering experience.
 * Experience with Java, TypeScript, Python, Go or C#.
 * Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
 * Knowledge of CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
 * Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
 * Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The role is suitable for engineers from frontend, backend or full-stack backgrounds, with a strong focus on both hands-on engineering and technical leadership.

## Description

You'll work closely with clients and engineering teams to design and deliver complex software solutions, while supporting strong engineering standards and helping develop other engineers.

What you'll be doing:

 * Lead engineers across complex software projects.
 * Remain hands-on with software design and development.
 * Build scalable, secure and high-performing applications.
 * Work with cloud-native technologies and modern DevOps practices.
 * Mentor engineers and support their technical development.
 * Help drive strong engineering standards across delivery teams.


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