Lead Software EngineerCork (Hybrid)Salary up to €110K + bonus + excellent benefitsIT Search is partnering with a long-established global software company expanding its cloud engineering team in Cork.They're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and deliver scalable web services using C# and .NET Core on Azure. You'll own key technical decisions, shape architecture, and guide a growing team through the full development lifecycle. This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership - defining best practices, driving automation and testing, and fostering a high-quality, agile culture.It's a modern, delivery-focused setup with plenty of scope to influence both technical direction and team growth. If you enjoy complex global products and value autonomy, this will fit well.What You'll Bring6+ years' experience in software development within a product or cloud environmentStrong expertise in C# / .NET Core, with a solid understanding of scalable, distributed system designHands-on experience with Azure services (Functions, Service Bus, Storage, etc.)Proven ability to lead or mentor developers and contribute to team developmentBackground in API design, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelinesComfortable driving quality, reliability, and DevOps practices across the lifecycleNice to HaveExperience with Docker or KubernetesFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)Interest in AI integration or data-driven systemsAwareness of secure coding and authentication principlesThis company has a strong R&D culture, with the Cork team central to global product development. You can expect a professional yet relaxed environment, hybrid flexibility, and a solid package including bonus and comprehensive benefits.If you're ready to take the lead, apply via the link or contactGraeme Kingat IT Search for a confidential chat.