Lead Software Engineer - C#/.NET - Bristol - Hybrid - £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus

We're on the lookout for a Lead Developer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for working closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive impactful software solutions. This is more than just a coding role-it's an opportunity to shape strategy, mentor developers, and act as a bridge between business needs and technical execution.

About the Role

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality C#/.Net solutions within a collaborative, test-driven development environment. This role goes beyond hands-on development-you'll be liaising with product owners, business analysts, external vendors, and clients to ensure the technical output aligns seamlessly with user needs and business goals.

We're building a culture of cloud-native, full-stack development excellence, and we're looking for a strong technical leader to help embed best practices, influence architectural decisions, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across development teams.
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code across full-stack applications.
Lead and participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical roadmap planning.
Ensure compliance with project objectives, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
Identify and resolve system performance bottlenecks with effective cloud resource management.
Support the design, testing, deployment, and refinement of new features and products.
Advocate for and implement best practices in Agile development, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.

Technical Qualifications

Expert-level experience with .NET Core, C#, and building cloud-native APIs.
Strong knowledge of JavaScript technologies (React, Angular, or similar).
Proven experience with AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
Strong grasp of Microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
Solid understanding of Automated Testing, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices.
Excellent communicator, able to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Demonstrated leadership in multi-team or cross-functional project environments.

What We Offer

Competitive salary (above market rate)
Company-wide perks via Perkbox
Salary sacrifice & car schemes
Ongoing learning & development opportunities
A people-first culture where your voice and leadership will shape outcomes
A range of free social and wellbeing clubs attached to the company
Extended maternity and maternity pay
Free Dental and Medical Care - Bupa for you and family.

Right to work in the UK:

-You must have full right to work in the UK - without the need for Sponsorship.

-You must live within a commutable distance of Bristol and are able to come into the office for 2 days per week.

Applications:

Please apply directly on this advert - for more information - please contact:

Thomas Garrett - Senior Consultant - CPS Group - (see below)

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