Lead C# .NET Backend Developer

Client Server — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

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Skills

C# .NET Core backend development REST APIs microservices software architecture technical leadership code reviews mentoring Microservices

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A hands-on Lead Backend Developer role for an experienced C# and .NET engineer. You will design core application logic, APIs and microservices, contribute to architecture and secure server environments, gather technical requirements, conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, and help shape technical direction in a growing financial technology environment.

Highlights

Hands-on technical leadership opportunity with compensation up to £130,000, combining backend engineering, architecture, team mentoring, code quality, and influence over product direction in a well-funded growth environment.

Description

Lead C# Developer / Backend Software Engineer (C# .Net) Newcastle onsite to £130k Do you have expertise with backend C# combined with strong technical leadership skills? You could be progressing your career in a hands-on Lead C# Developer role at a well-funded Fintech scale-up. As a Lead C# Developer / Backend Software Engineer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third-party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands-on with architecture and design. You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and delivery high quality software. Location: You'll join colleagues in Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!). About you: You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A's at A-levelYou have strong technical leadership skillsYou have expertise with modern C# .Net Core, Python skills would also be of benefit (will also consider other OO languages e.g. C++, Java)You have a strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices and have experience across the full software development lifecycleYou're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving, working on complex, distributed systemsYou have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, AlgorithmsYou're excited to join a scaling company in a role that you can shape and influence What's in it for you: As a Lead C# Developer / Backend Software Engineer you will receive a competitive package: Salary to £130k + Bonus25 days holidayBupa healthcareGenerous pension contributionContinuous career development opportunitiesSocial team atmosphere with a range of events Apply now to find out more about this Lead C# Developer / Backend Software Engineer (C# .Net Core) opportunity.