Lead Software Engineer in Slough

Lead Software Engineer in Slough

Slough Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and mentor a team while developing innovative cloud-native applications.
  • Company: Join a tech-driven organisation focused on delivering digital solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on emerging technologies and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by shaping the future of software engineering and mentoring talent.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in software development with leadership experience in C#, .NET, or similar.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

Lead Software Engineer

Location

London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office)

Salary

Join a technology-driven organisation delivering innovative digital solutions at scale.

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer to combine hands-on technical leadership with software engineering excellence, helping to build modern cloud-native applications and mentor high-performing engineering teams.

  • What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead and mentor a team of Software and QA Engineers across multiple projects.
  • Design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise applications using modern engineering practices.
  • Build cloud-first solutions leveraging Azure and containerised technologies.
  • Develop robust back-end services using C#/. NET and modern front-end applications with React, Type Script or similar frameworks.
  • Drive Dev Sec Ops best practices, continuous delivery, and secure software development.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
  • Explore and implement emerging technologies including AI-enabled solutions and modern software architectures.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years' commercial experience with C#, . NET, Java, or similar object-oriented technologies.
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams while remaining technically involved.
  • Expertise in software architecture, design patterns, APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
  • Experience building and deploying applications in cloud environments, ideally Azure.
  • Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops, CI/CD, automated testing, and application security practices.
  • Experience building customer-facing web applications and working with SQL and/or No SQL databases.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, or Jenkins.
  • React, Angular, Blazor, or other modern UI frameworks.
  • Messaging technologies such as Kafka, Service Bus, or MQ.
  • Experience with AI technologies, workflow automation, or data analytics platforms.

If you're a passionate software engineering leader who enjoys building modern applications, mentoring developers, and shaping technical direction, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out directly to Sarah Mc Mahon to learn more about this opportunity.

Lead Software Engineer in Slough employer: ANSON MCCADE

Anson McCade is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible remote working environment in the UK. With a strong focus on security and digital transformation, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career advancement, all while contributing to impactful projects alongside talented teams and senior stakeholders.

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Contact Details:

ANSON MCCADE Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead Software Engineer in Slough

C#
.NET
Java
Software Architecture
Design Patterns
APIs
Microservices