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# Scientific Software Team Lead / Manager

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Databases, Programming Tools, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/25400

## About the Role

* Current hands-on development experience in C# and the .NET Framework
 * The mindset for leadership: you'll have run projects in the past, line managed, and you know how to build consensus and when to make the final call
 * The ability to "keep it simple", but equally, a good sense for what level of complexity is required for a technically sufficient solution
 * Good development skills, including a positive view of refactoring and keeping a codebase current
 * Awareness of the needs of the customer and usability concerns

Additional prerequisites include experience coding in other languages, a good understanding of handling high volumes of data, esp. database systems and their performance, and a good degree in a technical subject from a recognised university, with strong A-level grades.



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