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Lead Software Engineer C# .Net - FinTech
Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Desktop Application)
Reigate / WFH | £100k
Do you have expertise with C# desktop development, working on complex scalable systems? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on leadership role, working on complex and technically challenging systems with continual learning opportunities at a global Fintech.
About the Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll manage three Agile teams comprising around ten experienced software engineers, with responsibility for the flagship desktop insurance platform that handles 4 billion requests per month.
Key Responsibilities
- Play a key role in architecting, designing, and developing new features and enhancements.
- Ensure high levels of security, reliability, maintainability, usability, and performance.
- Collaborate with the Product Owner and other teams to ** influences design and technical choices**.
- Provide technical ownership in an Agile environment encouraging collaboration and continual improvement.
- Work in a performance-driven, technical leadership role with deep engineering engagement.
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Location / Work Model
- Flexible hybrid model: Twice-weekly Reigate office meetings; remote work 3 days per week.
About You
You will demonstrate expertise in the following:
- C# .Net Core backend software development, with experience in large, scalable systems.
- Strong technical leadership (feature ownership rather than people management).
- Collaborative yet assertive: Able to push back and influence senior engineers.
- Advocate for clean, reusable, and maintainable code with a solid grasp of modern Microsoft software engineering best practices.
- Event-driven architecture knowledge.
- Strong computer science fundamentals:
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Data Structures
- Design Patterns
- Algorithms
- CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience.
- Experience with Azure, SaaS, PaaS, and microservices.
- STEM degree (Computer Science or Mathematics preferred).
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What’s in It for You?
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will receive:
- Up to £100k salary + bonus (typically 20%).
- Hybrid working model (remote 3 days per week).
- Enhanced parental leave.
- 25 days holiday (+ buy-sell days + birthday off).
- Pension contribution (up to 10%).
- Healthcare and life assurance.
- Training and career development.
- Social events and a range of additional perks.
Apply now to explore this Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net Desktop Application) opportunity!
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