Lead .Net Developer

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Lead .NET Developer. This role involves designing, developing, and delivering high-quality cloud-based applications while guiding development teams and ensuring solutions are robust and scalable. Candidates should have significant experience in software development, particularly with C#, .NET, and cloud platforms like Azure or AWS. A competitive salary of around £70,000 is offered, along with an attractive benefits package including bonuses and private medical coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Private medical

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in software development, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• Proven record of designing and delivering complex solutions for public/private sectors.
• Expertise in cloud platforms and cloud-native architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions.
• Establish coding standards and quality benchmarks.
• Mentor developers and drive technical excellence.

Skills

C#

.NET

JavaScript

TypeScript

Agile/Scrum

Git

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Secure coding

Tools

Jira

Job description

MCS Group is seeking to connect with a Lead Software Engineer for an exciting new opportunity within a leading Northern Ireland technology provider. Our client is seeking a Lead .NET Developer to join its growing team at a truly exciting time for the business. The organisation complex and bespoke software for both public- and private-sector clients. With a fast-moving, ambitious culture, they're looking for people who put clients first, embrace innovation, and thrive in a collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

As a Lead .NET Developer, you will take the technical lead in architecting, designing, and delivering high-quality cloud-based applications. You'll guide development teams, set technical direction, and ensure that software solutions are robust, secure, and scalable. Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in shaping technical outcomes and driving successful delivery across multiple projects.

What You'll Do

• The lead .Net Developer will own the design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions for new and existing customers.
• You’ll establish and maintain coding standards, architectural best practices, and quality benchmarks.
• You’ll mentor developers and foster a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to secure coding practices.
• Identify technical risks and issues, and define effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and workflows.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of technical team members.
• Contribute to estimation, planning, and resource allocation for technical workstreams.
• Ensure alignment with internal development methodologies, quality standards, and governance.
• Participate in post-project reviews and share lessons learned.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• You’ll have strong commercial experience in software development, including 2+ years in a senior, lead, or principal developer role.
• Strong track record in designing and delivering complex solutions across public and/or private sectors.
• You’ll have deep expertise in C#, .NET, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and cloud-native architectures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Experience with secure coding practices and application security.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement experience.
• Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with development tools such as Git, DevOps, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines.

Salary

• Circa £70,000 with a competitive benefits package including bonus, private medical and enhanced pension contributions.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group

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