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ISR Recruitment Ltd

Lead Full Stack Software Engineer

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 80,000 /year

Senior

Full Time

05-12-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python Java JavaScript Kanban Scrum Coaching Team Management Azure node.js AWS Software Development Agile Recruitment .NET

Job Specifications

The Opportunity:

Our client is looking for a seasoned Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value mission-critical digital services within the public sector.

This is a senior level position where you will be involved in hands-on development as well as team management to steer multi-disciplinary development teams for large-scale digital transformation programmes.

Skills and Experience:

Extensive experience leading Full Stack Engineering teams with advanced capabilities in .NET, Java, or Python, along with exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks.
Proven track record mentoring engineers and elevating delivery quality through structured coaching.
Strong client-facing acumen with the ability to advise on strategic technology direction.
Delivery leadership within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD, etc.)
Hands-on experience architecting scalable secure cloud solutions on AWS and/or Azure
A consulting or software house background is also highly desirable

Role and Responsibilities:

The Lead Full Stack Software Engineer to provide end-to-end technical leadership across high-value, mission-critical digital services within the public sector. This is a senior strategically influential role where you will take full accountability for complex solution architectures, steer multi-disciplinary delivery teams, and set the engineering agenda for large-scale digital transformation programmes
Operating in a technology-agnostic environment you will leverage a broad modern tech stack across .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS, Azure and contemporary JavaScript frameworks
Provide coaching and leadership, supporting the long-term development of engineers across the business

Applications:

To learn more about our client’s ongoing success story and how you can become a part of their high performing software development team based in South Manchester; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or share a copy of your very latest CV and/or online business profile for a call back in the strictest of confidence.

About the Company

A leading Techncial Recruitment Specialist focusing on IT & Digital, Transport Technology and Telecoms; partnering with local innovative SMEs and start–up’s through to global FTSE 250 businesses supplying them with the best in people and talent since 2005. What makes ISR different is our people and the passion they show for finding our client’s the best people in the market. All of our consultants are highly experienced enthusiasts that know their markets intimately; are serious about delivery; and always aim to exceed on ... Know more