Job Description:

Lead C#.Net Software Developer (C#, ASP.NET/.Net Core, SQL Server)

This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week onsite in Crewe or Chester - you must within commuting distance of any one of the two locations.

Exalto Consulting is supporting a well-established technology business that develops software used in complex, operational environments where reliability, accuracy, and long-term performance matter.

They are looking to appoint a Lead C#.Net Software Developer to take a key role in shaping both the technical direction of their products and the development team that supports them.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical leadership with team development. You will play a central role in designing and evolving large-scale software systems, while guiding a small, capable team of developers.
You will have a genuine voice in technical decisions and will help ensure that solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with real-world customer needs.

What you will be responsible for;

• Leading and mentoring developers, supporting their growth and day-to-day delivery.
• Designing and overseeing the architecture of complex, long-life software systems.
• Developing and enhancing applications using Microsoft .NET, C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
• Translating business requirements into clear technical solutions alongside analysts and stakeholders.
• Contributing to cloud-aligned design, particularly within Azure-based environments.
• Setting and maintaining development standards, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Supporting project delivery from concept through to release, balancing timelines, quality, and cost.

Essential experience:

• Strong background in software development using .NET / C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server.
• Experience working on large, complex systems with long lifecycles.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle practices and tools.
• Experience guiding or mentoring other developers.

This is an urgent requirement with interviews taking place imminently so please apply immediately to be considered.