Full job descriptionSenior Software Engineer
Crewe - 3 days per week onsite.


Looking to lead — but still love being hands-on?


This role is ideal for a Senior Developer stepping into leadership or a Lead Engineer who doesn’t want to move away from coding.


You’ll be joining a well-established organisation with a growing tech function, working on modern systems in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. There’s real opportunity here to shape technical direction, influence architecture, and grow your leadership capability — without losing touch with the code.


The opportunity
You’ll play a key role in building and enhancing a cloud-native platform, working across a modern tech stack including C#, .NET Core, Angular, SQL, and AWS.
This is a position where you can develop your leadership skills at pace, supported by a strong engineering team and a business that genuinely values technology.
Your role
*Lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable software solutions
*Take ownership of services within a microservices-based architecture
*Stay actively involved in development, tackling complex challenges and contributing high-quality code
*Guide and support other engineers through mentorship, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
*Influence architecture and technical strategy as the platform continues to evolve
*Drive improvements in system performance, reliability, and maintainability
*Work closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment
*Help embed engineering best practices across the team


What you’ll bring
*Strong background in C# and .NET Core development
*Experience working with microservices and distributed systems
*Frontend development experience (Angular or similar frameworks)
*Solid understanding of SQL databases and performance tuning
*Experience with cloud environments (AWS preferred, but not essential)
*Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile ways of working
*A proactive mindset with a passion for improving both systems and teams
*Confidence in collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders


Additional experience (nice to have)
*Exposure to event-driven architectures (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ, SNS/SQS)
*Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
*Experience building resilient, scalable systems
*Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform


What’s on offer
*A clearly defined path into technical leadership
*The opportunity to influence architecture and engineering direction
*A modern tech environment with ongoing investment
*A supportive, low-ego engineering culture focused on collaboration
*Access to continuous learning and professional development


Benefits include:
*10% bonus scheme
*Onsite gym
*Onsite canteen & bar (regular social events)
*Electric vehicle scheme
*Cycle to work scheme