Lead Software Developer

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Hybrid (Manchester)

I'm working with a highly renown consultancy that has a large presence within tech‑for‑good organisations, including public and private sector organisations within civil defence, health‑care and sustainable energy. They're looking for multiple Lead Developers (tech agnostic) to lead end‑to‑end delivery of major components or entire services, overseeing architecture, design, development and continual improvement, as well as mentoring junior members of the team.

They're also looking for Senior Developers.

• Take end‑to‑end technical ownership of large‑scale services, from architecture and design to delivery and continual improvement.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban), providing technical guidance and ensuring efficient delivery.
• Design and implement scalable, secure solutions using modern technologies such as .NET, Java, Python, or JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to build trusted relationships and provide sound technical advice.
• Mentor and coach engineers to foster growth within the team while driving best practices in software engineering.
• Oversee cloud‑based solutions (AWS/Azure) with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to the growth of the engineering discipline through recruitment, training sessions, and knowledge sharing.

• Extensive experience leading full‑stack engineering teams with expertise in .NET
  , Java
  , or Python
  , plus modern JavaScript libraries.
• Proven track record of taking technical ownership of large‑scale services across the full lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., serverless, microservices) with hands‑on experience implementing them.
• Experience working in Agile environments with a focus on TDD/CI/CD practices.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for delivering well‑architected solutions.
• Excellent mentoring skills to support less experienced engineers and ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Strong client engagement skills with the ability to advise on technical direction.

• Consultancy experience working with external stakeholders.
• Exposure to public sector projects or complex organisational environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Terraform.

• A competitive salary package complemented by industry‑leading benefits.
• Hybrid working options for flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Private healthcare cover and access to 24/7 GP services.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and sabbatical leave schemes.
• Generous holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays).
• Profit share scheme and company pension contributions.
• Career development opportunities through award‑winning training programs.

You thrive in fast‑paced environments where no two days are the same. You're adaptable, collaborative, and driven by solving complex challenges. With strong interpersonal skills, you respect diverse perspectives and excel at building positive relationships within teams. Your proactive mindset ensures you deliver high‑quality work even under tight deadlines.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• Software Development

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