Lead Software Engineer (Frontend / Backend / Full Stack) Manchester | Hybrid Salary: £70,000 + Excellent Benefits We're working with a leading global technology consultancy that's looking to hire experienced Lead Software Engineers to join its growing team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge cloud-native applications for some of the world's leading organisations. You'll remain hands-on with modern technologies while mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects across a variety of industries. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, developing and delivering modern software solutions, working alongside talented multidisciplinary teams to build secure, scalable and high-performing applications. You'll combine strong technical expertise with leadership skills, helping to shape engineering best practices, support the growth of your team and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of cloud-native and serverless applications Build secure, scalable and high-performing software solutions Guide engineering teams throughout the full software development lifecycle Drive automation, CI/CD and engineering best practices Work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative software solutions Promote high standards across software quality, security and performance Skills & Experience We're looking for experience with several of the following: Strong commercial experience with Java, C#, Python, Go or TypeScript Frontend development using React, Angular, Vue or Svelte Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) Infrastructure as Code CI/CD tools including GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins etc. Experience building secure, accessible and high-performing applications Previous experience leading software engineering teams and mentoring developers Desirable Experience NoSQL technologies such as Elasticsearch Debugging and resolving complex technical issues Leading the delivery of technical projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities What's On Offer? Competitive Salary Private medical insurance Up to 25 days annual leave plus additional volunteering days Industry-leading training and professional development Clear progression into senior technical leadership roles Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud and digital transformation programmes Flexible hybrid working Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible for SC Security Clearance , requiring 5 years of continuous UK address history , typically with no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK . If you're an experienced Software Engineer looking to take the next step in your career while remaining hands-on with modern technologies, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Apply now or get in touch! TPBN1_UKTJ
Lead Software Engineer employer: ANSON MCCADE
As a global consulting organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to lead large-scale SAP programmes. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we offer exceptional growth opportunities for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment. Join us in London, Birmingham, or Manchester, where you can make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented professionals dedicated to excellence.
