Lead C# Developer

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a business-critical platform within one of the UK''s most recognisable and highly respected digital brands?This is a rare opportunity to step into a brand-new leadership role where you''ll have the autonomy to define direction, influence architectural decisions, and genuinely put your own stamp on a core function at the heart of a large-scale, high-performing tech business.About them / why this role stands out They''re market-leading organisation with a strong and growing footprint across the North East tech community.Major regional employer that continues to invest heavily in the region by sponsoring events, supporting meetups and actively contributing to the growth of talent in the regional tech ecosystem.You''ll report into an experienced and highly respected Software Development Manager with long tenure in the business. Their deep platform and organisational knowledge creates a fantastic opportunity to learn quickly, gain exposure, and accelerate your leadership journey.The role / what you''ll be responsible for:Own the technical vision and architecture for a high-performance, real-time platformLead, mentor, and grow a team of 3 engineers driving best practiceCollaborate with stakeholders to align tech with business goalsShape and deliver long-term technical roadmapsBuild and scale real-time backend systemsLead cloud modernisation (AWS, containers, IaC)Evolve modular, maintainable architecturesImprove CI/CD, observability, and ..... full job details .....