Lead Software Engineer

LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Warwick (Hybrid – 2 days per week on‑site)
• £70,000 – £80,000
• C#, .NET Core, SQL Server, Entity Framework (Blazor a big plus)

An established Warwick software house is growing after a run of significant client wins and is looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to head up development across a portfolio of projects. You’ll already have led projects and a small team, and you’ll bring that experience to a close‑kin, highly skilled group that takes real pride in the quality of what it builds.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Long established in the area and trusted by some huge names, this is a bespoke software and e‑commerce specialist working across the Microsoft stack. The team is small, senior and collaborative, and you’ll work directly with the company Directors — so your ideas and technical decisions carry real weight.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Leading development across projects, from high-level business requirements through to delivery
• Setting, owning and championing technical standards and best practice across the team
• Leading peer reviews and mentoring developers to keep quality consistently high
• Owning source control, build and branching standards
• Solving complex technical problems and resolving production issues as they arise
• Keeping across new technologies and recommending them where they add genuine value
• Communicating clearly and regularly with the company Directors

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience leading software projects and a small development team
• Strong commercial C# and .NET Core
• Solid SQL Server and Entity Framework
• Blazor experience on the front end a big plus
• Self‑motivated, with a genuine passion for building quality software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• £70,000 – £80,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week on‑site in Warwick
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Greenfield projects and a small, highly skilled team
• Real influence over the technical direction of the team