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# Lead Software Developer

- **Company:** Careers Plus
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Telerik, .NET Core, ReactJS, Delivery Pipeline, Git, AngularJS, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815174367-lead-software-developer

## About the Role

* 5+ years commercial experience with C# and .NET (Core / ASP.NET).
 * Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers.
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, OOP and REST API design.
 * Comfortable with Azure, Git, CI/CD pipelines and unit testing practices.
 * Experience with front-end frameworks a plus (e.g., React, Angular, Telerik/Kendo).
 * Excellent communicator with a pragmatic, delivery-led mindset.
 * Financial services experience is desirable but not essential.

## Description

About the role

This is a blended technical and leadership position. Expect to spend around 70% hands-on development and 30% people leadership. You will help shape architecture, own deliverables, and mentor a small team of developers while collaborating with product and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable web applications used by both B2B and B2C customers.

Key responsibilities

 * Lead, coach and mentor a development team; run code reviews and support training and development.
 * Design, build and maintain web applications using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET and SQL Server.
 * Drive improvements in code quality, testing, CI/CD and deployment workflows.
 * Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and estimate delivery.
 * Participate in architectural decisions and introduce best-practice tooling and approaches.
 * Liaise with product owners and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.

Skills & experience

 * 5+ years commercial experience with C# and .NET (Core / ASP.NET).
 * Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers.
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, OOP and REST API design.
 * Comfortable with Azure, Git, CI/CD pipelines and unit testing practices.
 * Experience with front-end frameworks a plus (e.g., React, Angular, Telerik/Kendo).
 * Excellent communicator with a pragmatic, delivery-led mindset.
 * Financial services experience is desirable but not essential.

Why apply

 * Senior, influential role with real ownership of technology direction.
 * Competitive salary, performance bonus and excellent benefits.
 * Hybrid working and strong focus on development and career progression.
 * Opportunity to join a growing tech function delivering impactful products.

Application instructions

To apply in confidence send your CV and a short note outlining your leadership experience and recent .NET projects.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services and Software Development


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