Senior/ Lead Software Engineer

SR2
Manchester
Today
Posted
19 Apr 2026 (Today)

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)

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