Lead Software Developer

Location:
Edinburgh

In this position, you’ll be based in the Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at

Computershare is currently looking to recruit a Lead Software Developer to work closely with the Technical Delivery Lead as part of our Issuer Services business. This position sits within a newly established Edinburgh‑based team dedicated to creating the next generation of customer experiences on a unified platform.

• This is a unique opportunity to integrate 3 entities to create a new and exciting business line.
• We work in a fun and collaborative team environment.
• We offer continuous learning and education opportunities and put emphasis on continued improvement and growth.

We are seeking a Lead Software Developer to build and promote a highly performing, engaged and energetic team environment.

You will be a technical mentor, a strategic contributor, and an advocate for engineering best practices across our products.

• Build and foster a group of passionate, highly skilled, engaged and motivated Software Engineers.
• Make sure the team can engage closely and collaboratively with the business.
• Facilitate/coordinate coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development programs within the group.
• Participate, and encourage team participation, in learning and development activities including industry updates, “lunch and learn” sessions, formal mentoring and formal training opportunities.
• Drive the maturation of Software/Solution Engineering as a valued discipline in the Engineering team.
• Attend conferences, in‑house training and give back to the internal Engineering community by sharing your learnings and encouraging others to do the same.

You will be an experienced engineer who takes genuine satisfaction in guiding and mentoring others while remaining hands‑on with your technical work. You will have a strong commitment to delivering high quality, robust solutions and a real passion for applying and promoting industry best practice. Moreover, you will support the growth and development of those around you and help the team maintain consistently high standards.

The role requires the ability to understand best practices from across the Computershare Engineering Group and apply them pragmatically to the project.

• Hands‑on full stack engineer with experience in React, C#, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework and SQL.
• Experience leading the engineering of web applications; understanding of mobile development is an advantage.
• Strong record of collaborating with product managers, delivery leads, test teams and support functions.
• Clear understanding of the business domains your products have served.
• Experience working effectively with remote teams.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and day‑to‑day support to engineers within the team.

Does this sound like the role for you? Then feel free to apply or reach out for a chat!

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

By setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Recognition awards, team get‑togethers and help you invest in your future.

Ours is a welcoming and close‑knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit

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