Senior/ Lead Software Engineer

Full stack Senior & Lead Software Engineer Hybrid | Full time | Manchester £50,000-£90,000 Overview We are hiring across both Senior and Lead Full Stack Software Engineer levels to join high-performing engineering teams delivering complex digital transformation programmes across public sector projects. These roles offer the opportunity to work on large-scale, cloud-based systems where you will help shape architecture, lead delivery, and build services that have real-world impact. Both roles are hands-on engineering positions, with increasing levels of technical ownership, leadership, and architectural responsibility depending on level. Senior vs Lead Senior Software Engineer Own delivery of key services or components across the full lifecycle Contribute to architecture and design within a wider technical team Build and deliver scalable cloud-based applications Support planning, estimation, and technical problem solving Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability Strong hands-on engineering focus with growing technical leadership Lead Software Engineer Own end-to-end architecture and delivery of complex services or systems Define technical direction and engineering standards Take accountability for system design, scalability, security, and performance Lead technical decision-making across teams or workstreams Provide technical assurance and guide engineering delivery quality Engage with stakeholders on technical solutions and strategy Core Responsibilities (Both Levels) Design and deliver scalable, secure cloud-based systems Work across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks Build microservices and serverless architectures Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines Work in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) Support continuous improvement of engineering standards Mentor and support engineers across the team Contribute to planning, estimation, and risk management About You Essential Experience Strong Full Stack Engineering background (5+ years) Experience delivering complex, scalable digital services Cloud experience Strong understanding of microservices and modern architecture patterns Experience working in Agile delivery environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Terraform) Experience mentoring or leading others (level dependent)