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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** KPMG International Cooperative - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £62,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, ASP.NET, Java (Programming Language), Multitier Architecture, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Software System Penetration Testing, ASP.NET MVC Framework, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Document Management Systems, Entity Framework, Github, Knowledge Management, SQL Azure, MongoDB, Model View Controller (MVC), NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Webui, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Blazor, Software Security, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Cassandra, Data Analytics, Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Microservices, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5884956462 ## About the Role * Deep Technical Expertise: Hands on experience designing, specifying and developing software * AI Knowledge: Ability to articulate clearly how generative AI can solve document management, workflow automation, and knowledge management challenges. * Proven Track Record: Experience leading and mentoring others * Programming Skills: Have heavily used modern object-oriented languages such has C# or Java * Enterprise Expertise: Expertise in software design patterns, clean code, and clean architecture principles & Knowledge of how to build REST APIs and have experience of messaging. * Data Modelling: Worked with defining data models and interacting with database * Proven Track Record: Built software that includes user facing web applications * Collaborative Approach: A passion to work in an Agile Team working collaboratively with others and adopt best practices * Continuous Delivery: Used source control and continuous integration tools as part of a team * Security Practices: An understanding of application security controls like SAST, DAST, Penetration Testing, etc. * Quality Focus: A DevSecOps mindset with focus on delivering value quickly and frequently ## Description Deep Technical Expertise: Integrate emerging technologies like AI-driven development, Web Components, etc. * Proven Track Record: Provide mentoring to other developers within your team and across the wider team * Collaborative Approach: Work collaboratively in a LEAN Agile team using a Scaled SCRUM framework * Programming Skills: * Develop web applications that use back end C#/ASP.NET Core * Use front end Typescript/React, ASP.NET MVC or C#/Blazor Cloud Experience: * Build cloud first applications with high unit test code coverage on a continuous delivery platform with 100% infrastructure as code * Package applications in containers and deploy on Azure Kubernetes Service Data Modelling: Use entity framework code first data with Azure SQL or a NoSQL DatabasesEnterprise Expertise: Build resilient Microservice integrated via a Cloud message busSecurity Practices: Comply with secure coding & infrastructure standards and policiesContinuous Delivery: Assist with supporting your application using modern DevSecOps toolsQuality Focus: * Continuously improve your technical knowledge and share what you learn with others * Seek to build components that can be reusable by other teams Skills we'd love to see/ Amazing extras- * Cloud Experience: * Experience building applications for the cloud such as Azure, AWS or Google * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes or other serverless application delivery platforms Continuous Delivery: Used GIT, Jenkins, GitHub or Azure DevOpsProven Track Record: Worked with React, Angular, Blazor, ASP MVC or other modern web UI frameworksData Modelling: * Used Entity Framework or other popular ORM tools * Used NoSQL databases such as cosmos DB, Mongo or Cassandra Enterprise Expertise: Experience with messaging such as Service Bus, MQ or KafkaData Analytics: Experience with Data Analytics and Business Intelligence What we can offer- * Scale, some of our clients are well known global brands, the infrastructure required isn't small. * A great team environment. * A shared love of technology and learning about even newer technology to ensure our cloud platform continues to advance. * Access to regular training opportunities and paid relevant certifications. * Market equal pay and benefits such as a subsidised lunch, health care, pension, cycle to work, free day off to celebrate your birthday. The best of both worlds We might be world leaders, but in many ways the department feels like a start-up, with a twist. There's the buzz of scrum working, the thrill of shaping compelling experiences, the chance to surprise and stretch yourself in response to a fresh challenge. And then there's all the resources, technology and high-profile projects of a major corporate entity. Crucially, we also offer the benefit of clear career progression. Industry-leading rewards Only KPMG offers the advantages of Our Deal - an industry-leading and radically different approach to pay, progression and benefits. Our Deal is a vibrant combination of secondment and fast-track opportunities plus one, transparent, company-wide bonus mechanism. It also includes payment towards student loans, preferential banking offers, the opportunity to finish work early on Fridays in summer - and even a day off for your birthday. The diverse and inclusive employer Proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of The Employers' Forum on Disability we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. 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