Lead C# Developer

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a business-critical platform within one of the UK's most recognisable and highly respected digital brands?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a brand-new leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to define direction, influence architectural decisions, and genuinely put your own stamp on a core function at the heart of a large-scale, high-performing tech business.

About them / why this role stands out… They're market-leading organisation with a strong and growing footprint across the North East tech community.<br />Major regional employer that continues to invest heavily in the region by sponsoring events, supporting meetups and actively contributing to the growth of talent in the regional tech ecosystem.<br />You'll report into an experienced and highly respected Software Development Manager with long tenure in the business.

Their deep platform and organisational knowledge creates a fantastic opportunity to learn quickly, gain exposure, and accelerate your leadership journey. As a Lead C# Developer you'll be responsible for:

Own the technical vision and architecture for a high-performance, real-time platform<br />Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 3 engineers driving best practice<br />Collaborate with stakeholders to align tech with business goals<br />Shape and deliver long-term technical roadmaps<br />Build and scale real-time backend systems<br />Lead cloud modernisation (AWS, containers, IaC)<br />Evolve modular, maintainable architectures<br />Improve CI/CD, observability, and system reliability This role has been created with progression at its core meaning it offers:

A chance to step into a high-impact leadership role within a recognised brand<br />Clear progression towards Senior Leadership The opportunity to build a team and function your way<br />Direct mentorship from a long-tenured, highly knowledgeable manager<br />Exposure to complex, large-scale systems in a mature engineering environment<br />Be part of a company that is actively investing in both technology and the North East Their wider tech stack includes… C# / .NET (Framework &amp; Core), plus Node.js for some services<br />TypeScript with Vue.js / React<br />AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, DynamoDB, RDS), Docker, Terraform, TeamCity, GitHub<br />SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL + Redis The right experience includes:

C# / .NET, REST APIs, and AWS (cloud-native development) with Git-based workflows in agile environments<br />Strong experience in SQL, data modelling, and caching (e.g.

Redis)<br />Proven delivery of scalable, distributed systems with clean code, TDD, and quality-first engineering<br />Real-time / state-driven systems expertise with strong problem-solving and analytical thinking<br />Experience with high-volume transactional or payment systems in regulated, security-conscious environments<br />Solid foundation in mathematics, algorithms, and complex problem-solvingWorking Benefits Salary up to £90,000<br />Annual pay reviews / increases<br />25 days Holidays plus Bank Holidays<br />Flexible working hours<br />Health plan<br />Free parking<br />Above industry standard sick pay coverNext Steps - If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other C# .NET Software Developer positions I have that may also be a good match for you then give me a shout on / catch me on LinkedIn " Jessica Blackburn