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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Backend Engineer - **Company:** United States Digital Space LLC - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Code Review, Continuous Integration, SQL Azure, Software Architecture, Message Oriented Middleware, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815178409-lead-backend-engineer ## About the Role * Experienced developer with a background in designing and building enterprise integration platforms * A strong background in Azure cloud-native architectures * Previous team leadership experience managing and mentoring engineers and technical initiatives * Strong experience with C# and .NET development * Experience designing APIs and integration architectures * Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven systems * Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure SQL, and Storage Services * Experience with Azure API Management (APIM), CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Terraform IaC If you are an experienced C#/.NET developer with a background of supporting enterprise integration platforms then please apply now for immediate consideration and to find out more! ## Description the company are currently working with a SaaS business servicing the property industry looking to hire a new Lead Backend Engineer on a full-time basis! Reporting directly into the Engineering Manager our client is looking for someone to come in and lead a small team of 3 integration developers, take ownership of all integration work within the company as well as all customer and 3rd party integrations. This role will be a technically hands on position however you will have a (management/leadership) 70/30 (hands on) split supporting design, architectural decisions and collaborating with the Product Manager while also driving the team across delivery, implementing changes and managing code reviews! Location: Hybrid, adhoc travel Salary: up to £75,000 plus benefits Skills required * Experienced developer with a background in designing and building enterprise integration platforms * A strong background in Azure cloud-native architectures * Previous team leadership experience managing and mentoring engineers and technical initiatives * Strong experience with C# and .NET development * Experience designing APIs and integration architectures * Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven systems * Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure SQL, and Storage Services * Experience with Azure API Management (APIM), CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Terraform IaC If you are an experienced C#/.NET developer with a background of supporting enterprise integration platforms then please apply now for immediate consideration and to find out more! 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