Lead Software Developer - C

Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) – Sheffield

Our client based in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to join their growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technologist who combines hands-on software development expertise with strong technical leadership skills.

Working within a modern cloud-first environment, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of business-critical applications and services built on Microsoft technologies. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving engineering best practices, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable backend services using C# and the latest .NET technologies (.NET 8, ASP.NET Core)

Define and influence software architecture, technical standards, and development best practices across the engineering team

Design, build, and oversee the development of RESTful APIs supporting both internal and external applications

Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to deployment and support

Drive the adoption and effective use of Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and related platform services

Mentor and support developers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Ensure software quality, performance, security, and maintainability through robust engineering practices

Take ownership of technical delivery, balancing ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and strategic development initiatives

Champion continuous improvement across development processes, tooling, automation, and engineering standards

Leverage modern development practices, including AI-assisted development tools where appropriate, to improve productivity, quality, and delivery outcomes

Work closely with product, business, and technical teams to support successful project delivery and innovation

Required Skills & Experience

Extensive experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET (ideally .NET 8 and ASP.NET Core)

Proven experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead, Senior Software Engineer, or similar leadership role

Strong background in designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems

Solid experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including App Services, Azure Functions, storage solutions, and cloud-native architectures

Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering principles

Experience leading technical decision-making and providing guidance to development teams

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership duties

Experience delivering software within agile or iterative development environments

Desirable Skills

Exposure to AI-assisted software development tools, code generation platforms, and automated testing solutions

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and infrastructure automation

Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

Experience working with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, or microservices

Azure certifications or equivalent cloud platform experience

What's on Offer

Opportunity to lead the development of modern cloud-based applications using Microsoft Azure

Significant influence over technical strategy, architecture, and engineering direction

A collaborative environment where technical expertise and innovation are highly valued

Broad exposure across software engineering, cloud architecture, and technology leadership

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing investment in professional development and emerging technologies

The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation

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Lead Software Developer (C# .NET / Azure) – Sheffield