Lead Engineer (Greenfield Project)

Lead Developer - Exciting Greenfield Opportunity Location: Central Manchester (1-day office presence per week)
Salary: Up to £80,000

Are you ready to lead the charge on an exciting, greenfield project for a world-class organisation that's going from strength to strength? If you're a skilled software engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technology and deep expertise in AWS, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.

Why You Should Apply:

• Unparalleled Opportunity: Be part of an innovative project that will define the technical foundation of a thriving organisation for the next decade and beyond.
• Latest Technologies: Work with the most modern cloud-native tools, including .NET 7, AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Greenfield Development: Build a state-of-the-art connected platform from the ground up, crafting solutions that are highly scalable, resilient, and secure.
• AWS Expertise at the Forefront: Your knowledge of AWS services is not just desired-it's critical to the success of this role.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid setup with just one day a week in Manchester, leaving you plenty of time to focus on delivering value.

What You'll Be Doing: As a Lead Developer, you'll spearhead the development of a transformative platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll take ownership of technical roadmaps, drive innovation, and set the standard for excellence by leading a small team of talented developers and QAs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Architecting and implementing cloud-native solutions using AWS services and modern engineering practices.
• Leading by example with hands-on coding, debugging, and code reviews.
• Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders to define technical strategies and priorities.
• Mentoring and inspiring your team to push the boundaries of what's possible.
• Staying at the cutting edge of AWS technologies and incorporating them into the platform.

Tech Stack: You'll work with some of the best tools available, including:

• AWS Cloud Services: Aurora, DynamoDB, Lambda, ECS, EKS, and EventBridge.
• Programming Languages: .NET 7, JavaScript, and Python.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform.
• Web Experience: React.
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions.
• Messaging: Kafka and SNS/SQS.

What You'll Bring:

• Extensive experience as a hands-on leader in an agile environment.
• A strong background in software engineering with expertise in .NET, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
• Deep understanding of event-driven architectures and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• A proactive and collaborative approach to leadership and problem-solving.
• A natural focus on delivering business value while minimising risk.

The Ideal Candidate: You're someone who thrives on challenging the status quo, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the table. Your expertise in AWS will be instrumental in shaping the platform's success, and your ability to inspire and lead a team will drive its execution.

Why This Role Stands Out: This isn't just another job-it's an opportunity to leave a Legacy. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, this is the chance to make a real impact.