Lead Engineer - Cloud & Application Platforms

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £90K DOE

A global leader in customer data and insights is looking for a Lead Engineer to help shape the future of cloud- platforms and applications used by some of the world's most recognisable retail and consumer brands.

This is a senior, hands-on engineering role with a focus on modern cloud architectures and scalable applications. You'll lead the design and delivery of robust systems built primarily on the Microsoft technology stack and modern JavaScript frameworks, while mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy across teams.

Key responsibilities

As Lead Engineer, you will:

Own the technical design and delivery of cloud-based applications and services

Lead development efforts using .NET and modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular

Guide architectural decisions across scalable, high-performance systems

Implement and champion cloud- practices within Azure, AWS, or GCP ecosystems

Collaborate with engineering managers, architects, and product leads to align on priorities and technical roadmaps

Mentor engineers and foster a strong culture of knowledge sharing, quality, and technical excellence

Support platform reengineering to improve performance, resilience, and maintainability

Identify and resolve technical dependencies across cross-functional teams

What they're looking for

We are seeking someone with:

Deep experience in .NET (C#) development for enterprise-grade applications

Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, especially React or Angular

Strong background in designing and delivering solutions on public cloud platforms (Azure , AWS or GCP also considered)

Experience working with microservices, APIs, and integration patterns at scale

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps principles

Proven ability to work in Agile environments and deliver results iteratively

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

Bonus skills

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

Python, Scala, or data processing frameworks

Event-driven or distributed system architectures

Big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, HDFS, Airflow)

Linux and containerisation

Why join?

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of large-scale, cloud-first transformation efforts. You'll help shape platforms that power global businesses, work with talented engineers across regions, and gain exposure to a wide range of technologies in a supportive, learning-focused environment.

If this sounds like the role for you waste no time and apply now!

Lead Engineer - Cloud & Application Platforms

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £90K DOE