Full Stack Lead

We are seeking a talented and experienced Full-Stack Software Engineering Technical Lead with expertise in Microsoft technologies and frameworks and deep experience of Azure cloud services. This role blends technical leadership with managerial responsibilities, providing guidance to a team of engineers while driving the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. As the primary interface between your teams and the UK-based Product Owners, Business Analysts and the Senior Software Engineering teams you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. As a leader, you will foster a collaborative and innovative team culture, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and accurately aligned with business requirements and objectives. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of full-stack engineers, fostering growth and technical excellence. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to define project goals and priorities. Ensure adherence to best practices in Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Design and architect full-stack solutions Oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions in Azure cloud environments using the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET Core/.NET 6+, C#, and front-end frameworks like React and Blazor. Hands-on development and code reviews to ensure high-quality standards. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. Define technical roadmaps and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders. Manage project scope, risks, and dependencies while ensuring on-time delivery. Monitor and report on project progress, addressing any technical or organizational challenges. Required Skills & Qualifications 8+ years in software development with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Excellent knowledge of software development principles, design patterns, and coding best practices: Paradigms & Principles (OOP, SOLID, DDD, TDD, BDD) Database theory (RDBMS, NoSQL) Code testing practices Data structures, Architectural and Design Pattern React JS and TypeScript and Responsive Web Design Extensive commercial experience with: .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET (Core, MVC, WebAPI), C# RESTful API development Integrating with 3rd party systems and API's Testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit, XUnit, MSTest) ORM (e.g. Entity Framework, Dapper) RDBMS (e.g. SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL) Messaging systems (e.g. RabbitMQ, Azure ServiceBus) Version control systems (GIT) Cloud computing platforms and distributed applications (e.g. Microsoft Azure, AWS) Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Continuous Integration tools (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity) Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.