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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Ria Money Transfer
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Profiling, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Payment Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, .NET Core, Git, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c7cdf52d5d148f9c

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
 * 7+ years of professional experience as a .Net Developer or any comparable object oriented programming language
 * 3+ years leading teams deliver complex initiatives & core projects
 * Proficiency with .Net Core, C#, Python, Java, SQL Server, & Git/Azure DevOps
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, relational databases, & SDLC
 * Experience with debugging, performance profiling, & optimization
 * Ability to efficiently manage time when working on multiple tasks - working independently or together with team members
 * Self-motivated, team player, with efficient communication
 * Willingness to prepare technical documentation that can be used for the development team

## Description

As a Lead Software Engineer for our Digital Payments Team, you will lead a team of engineers to build and scale systems that move money reliably, securely, & at high volume. You will own key integrations with payment vendors globally, leading projects end-to-end from technical design through delivery. You will drive cross-functional conversations while coordinating across engineering, product, and external partners to ship new payment initiatives, * Drive the delivery of key initiatives, while guiding the team on best engineering practices

 * Develop & support .Net Core & .Net Framework REST APIs & Microservices
 * Write clean & scalable code using standard software design patterns & best practices
 * Mentor and develop your team, promoting continuous improvement and quality delivery
 * Design & integrate third-party services into our application to support business needs
 * Collaborate with multiple teams & developers to meet project deadlines
 * Analyze opportunities for improvements in our application & process flow
 * Translate business requirements into technical specifications & a plan for delivery


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