Lead Backend Engineer in London

Lead Backend Engineer in London

London Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Synapri

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team of developers and manage integration projects in a dynamic SaaS environment.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking SaaS business transforming the property industry.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75,000, hybrid work, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Other info: Exciting role with a mix of hands-on technical work and strategic leadership.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by leading innovative integration solutions and mentoring a talented team.
  • Qualifications: Experienced in C#/.NET, Azure architectures, and team leadership.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

Synapri are currently working with a SaaS business servicing the property industry looking to hire a new Lead Backend Engineer on a full-time basis! Reporting directly into the Engineering Manager, our client is looking for someone to come in and lead a small team of 3 integration developers, take ownership of all integration work within the company as well as all customer and 3rd party integrations.

This role will be a technically hands-on position; however, you will have a (management/leadership) 70/30 (hands-on) split supporting design, architectural decisions and collaborating with the Product Manager while also driving the team across delivery, implementing changes and managing code reviews!

Location: Hybrid, adhoc travel

Salary: up to £75,000 plus benefits

Skills required:

  • Experienced developer with a background in designing and building enterprise integration platforms
  • A strong background in Azure cloud-native architectures
  • Previous team leadership experience managing and mentoring engineers and technical initiatives
  • Strong experience with C# and .NET development
  • Experience designing APIs and integration architectures
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven systems
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Functions, App Services, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure SQL, and Storage Services
  • Experience with Azure API Management (APIM), CI/CD, Azure DevOps, and Terraform IaC

If you are an experienced C#/.NET developer with a background of supporting enterprise integration platforms then please apply now for immediate consideration and to find out more! Please note this role cannot offer visa sponsorship.

Lead Backend Engineer in London employer: Synapri

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Synapri

Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Backend Engineer in London

C#
.NET Development
Azure Cloud-Native Architectures
API Design
Integration Architectures
RESTful APIs
Asynchronous Messaging