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# Lead Developer

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815161889-lead-developer

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer
 * Strong software engineering and system design background
 * Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP
 * Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices
 * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

## Description

Lead Software Engineer - Digital & Technology Consulting

A leading global innovation and transformation consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join its growing technology practice. This role suits someone who enjoys solving complex problems, leading engineering teams, and delivering high-impact digital solutions across diverse industries.

What you'll be doing as a Lead Software Engineer:

 * Leading the technical delivery of complex, cloud-based solutions
 * Acting as a hands-on technical authority across architecture, development and troubleshooting
 * Mentoring engineers and promoting modern engineering best practices
 * Working closely with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
 * Driving continuous improvement across the full software delivery lifecycle

What they are looking for in a Lead Software Engineer:

 * Proven experience as a Technical Lead or Senior engineer
 * Strong software engineering and system design background
 * Experience delivering enterprise applications on AWS, Azure or GCP
 * Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and modern testing practices
 * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What's on offer:

 * Flexible working with autonomy over schedule
 * Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
 * 25 days annual leave plus buy options
 * Excellent pension, healthcare and wellbeing benefits
 * Purpose-led work with clear career progression


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