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Senior Software EngineerCrewe - 3 days per week onsite. Looking to lead — but still love being hands... Senior Software EngineerCrewe - 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 opportunityYou’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 solutionsTake ownership of services within a microservices-based architectureStay actively involved in development, tackling complex challenges and contributing high-quality codeGuide and support other engineers through mentorship, code reviews, and knowledge sharingInfluence architecture and technical strategy as the platform continues to evolveDrive improvements in system performance, reliability, and maintainabilityWork closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environmentHelp embed engineering best practices across the team  What you’ll bring Strong background in C# and .NET Core developmentExperience working with microservices and distributed systemsFrontend development experience (Angular or similar frameworks)Solid understanding of SQL databases and performance tuningExperience with cloud environments (AWS preferred, but not essential)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile ways of workingA proactive mindset with a passion for improving both systems and teamsConfidence 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 systemsFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform  What’s on offer A clearly defined path into technical leadershipThe opportunity to influence architecture and engineering directionA modern tech environment with ongoing investmentA supportive, low-ego engineering culture focused on collaborationAccess to continuous learning and professional development  Benefits include: 10% bonus schemeOnsite gymOnsite canteen & bar (regular social events)Electric vehicle schemeCycle to work scheme