Lead Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for leading the technical delivery of software systems for Abstract’s clients. You’ll play a key role in translating client needs into robust technical solutions, guiding development teams through project execution, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. This role balances hands‑on development with team leadership, ensuring quality, innovation, and alignment with client goals.

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and maintainable software systems.
• Translate client requirements into technical architecture and delivery plans.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, security, and documentation across the team.
• Define and promote architectural principles and design patterns to support long‑term solution integrity.
• Oversee complex problem‑solving and act as an escalation point for technical challenges.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams.
• Line manage and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team culture.
• Lead project delivery, ensuring alignment with timelines, scope, and quality expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, tools, and workflows.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to enhance solutions and service offerings.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to define scope and deliver successful outcomes.
• Communicate technical decisions and progress clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Significant hands‑on experience as a full stack developer, building scalable web applications and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and object‑oriented development.
• Strong proficiency in C# and the .NET framework.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and services.
• Proficiency in front‑end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and Type Script.
• Experience with modern front‑end frameworks (e.g. Angular, React).
• Experience designing and working with databases (e.g. MySQL, SQL Server, Mongo
  
  DB).
• Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong communication skills, with experience working directly with clients with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery within cross‑functional teams, including mentoring developers.

• Flexible Hybrid working structure (3 days in office).
• 25 days holiday rising an extra day a year up to 30 days.
• Base salary commensurate with experience.
• Vibrant Leeds City Centre office with games area, fully stocked kitchen, free food and drinks.
• Regular social events, team lunches, and outings.
• Benefits platform offering a range of retail and entertainment discounts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and are proud to offer an inclusive recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.