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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £82,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Multitier Architecture, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, ASP.NET MVC Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Github, Scrum Methodology, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Blazor, Software Security, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/lead-software-engineer/anson-mccade-job108001551

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience designing and developing software using C# or Java.
 * Experience with REST APIs, messaging, microservices and software design patterns.
 * Proven experience leading, mentoring and supporting software engineering teams.
 * Experience building user-facing web applications.
 * Strong understanding of clean code, clean architecture and modern engineering practices.
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP.
 * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and cloud-native application development.
 * Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub or Azure DevOps.
 * Understanding of application security, DevSecOps and secure coding practices.
 * Experience working within Agile environments.

## Description

* Lead and mentor Software and QA Engineers across multiple projects.
 * Design, specify and develop modern software solutions.
 * Build cloud-first applications using C#/ASP.NET Core and modern web technologies.
 * Develop front-end applications using TypeScript/React, ASP.NET MVC or Blazor.
 * Build resilient microservices and REST APIs, using messaging and cloud-based integration.
 * Design and develop applications across Azure, AWS or GCP.
 * Contribute to CI/CD, DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.
 * Work collaboratively within Agile and scaled Scrum teams.
 * Integrate emerging technologies, including AI-driven development.
 * Promote clean architecture, secure coding and engineering best practices.


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