Job Specifications
Lead Engineer - .NET 8 | PS600/day Outside IR35 | Manchester (Hybrid/Remote - 1x per week maximum onsite)
We're looking for a Lead Engineer (Contract) to drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native applications using .NET 8 and AWS. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a microservices-driven environment, enjoys mentoring teams, and stays hands-on with development.
Location: Manchester (Hybrid/Remote - 1x per week maximum onsite)
Type: Contract - Inside IR35
Day Rate: PS650/day
Key Responsibilities:
Lead a development team, ensuring best practices and technical excellence
Architect and build cloud-native applications using .NET 8, AWS, Docker, and Terraform
Promote and implement CI/CD, TDD, and DevOps methodologies to streamline deployments
Collaborate closely with architects, product managers, and stakeholders to shape technical strategy
Solve complex engineering challenges to enhance performance, resilience, and maintainability
Technical Stack:
Backend: .NET 8, AWS Lambda, ECS, EKS
Databases: SQL/NoSQL (DynamoDB, Aurora, DocumentDB - MongoDB experience a bonus)
Event-Driven Systems: Kafka, AWS MSK, EventBridge, SNS/SQS
DevOps & Infrastructure: Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker
Frontend: React
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience leading development teams in an agile environment
Hands-on expertise in .NET 8, AWS, SQL/NoSQL databases, and microservices
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation, and DevOps tooling
Experience with event-driven architectures and cloud-native systems
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly technical project, lead a talented team, and deliver engineering excellence with the latest technologies.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
About the Company
djr are facilitators of technological & digital growth. We are a next-generation, modern-day talent solutions specialist for the world-class Software Engineering and Project & Programme talent, working across the UK, mainland Europe & the USA. We equip our clients with agile, collaborative, game-changing talent solutions, enabling growth at scale & at pace - we are djr.
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