Lead Software Engineer

Software Development Lead – .NET – Newry OR Belfast – 4 Day Week

Search 5.0 is proud to partner with one of Northern Ireland’s standout success stories. As they continue scaling, we’re seeking a Software Development Team Lead with strong .NET expertise to guide and mentor a growing team of engineers while remaining hands-on with new and exciting projects.

You’ll play a pivotal role in greenfield developments – including the rebuild of a customer mobile app, AI-driven internal reporting solutions, and the integration of third-party software platforms.

The Role

• Lead a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Stay involved in development using C# and modern .NET technologies
• Oversee code reviews, promote best practices, and ensure high software quality
• Manage technical project delivery – from planning through to deployment
• Support the wider business in strategic technology decisions and systems integration
• Take ownership of development standards, Agile processes, and sprint ceremonies
• Contribute to system architecture and scalable solution design.

Technical & Leadership Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Developer or Team Lead role
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Razor, Blazor, Xamarin Forms, .NET MAUI
• Solid experience with SQL Server – schema design, SQL programming, XML/JSON handling
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices
• Effective communicator, capable of aligning technical efforts with business priorities
• Track record of mentoring junior developers and fostering a collaborative team culture
• Comfortable working in hybrid/onsite teams and managing task distribution across projects

Perks & Benefits

• 4-day work week
• £50,000–£65,000 Salary + Bonus
• Private healthcare (including dependents)
• 30 days holiday (including stats)
• Flexibility around hybrid working (Belfast or Newry office)

For a confidential conversation about this role apply today or contact Tiernan Ruddy on to find out more.