Technical Lead

Our client is an award-winning global Tier 1 consultancy of over 8,000 people involved in leading cutting-edge projects across numerous corporate and government clients. We are now looking for a Technical Lead to join their successful, stable, and growing team. This can be working from home.

Technical Lead

London - hybrid working from home role with 1-2 days a week in the office.

£80-100K + bonus plus extensive benefits package.

Due to the highly secure nature of this work all applicants will be required to gain UK Security Clearance to at least SC level. You must be a British National who has been resident in the UK for at least the last 5 years and you cannot have been outside the UK for more than 28 days on any one occasion within this time.

To be successful in this role:

You will be a confident and senior Technical Lead with extensive experience in software development with a focus on full-stack technologies, including expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, and proficiency in developing cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Other requirements for this role include:

• Expertise in defining testing strategies and implementing test automation, with a preference for TDD or BDD
• Experience in implementing CI/CD practices, including version control with Git, branching strategies, automated testing, and deployment pipelines
• Extensive experience working within Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies
• A strong commitment to delivering technology-enabled products that provide significant value to our clients
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative team player who values building strong relationships with colleagues and clients
• Comfortable with multiple programming languages, including JavaScript and TypeScript, and willing to dive into coding when necessary
• A solid understanding of the services offered by major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and a track record of building enterprise-grade applications on one of these platforms
• If you are passionate about leading and guiding teams to deliver exceptional technical solutions, including JavaScript and TypeScript in a senior leadership role, and possess the required expertise, we encourage you to apply
• Must be comfortable in a working from home environment

Job role and responsibilities:

As a Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading Agile software development teams to deliver outstanding technical solutions for our clients. Your responsibilities will extend to guiding project directions with your ability to make practical design choices, ensuring they add substantial value to our clients while adhering to best practices. Your architectural expertise and dedication to a robust path to production, as well as your commitment to fostering a DevOps culture, will be critical aspects of your role. Other responsibilities for this working from home role include:

• Lead development teams or work across multiple teams, providing centralized expertise for large-scale projects
• Lead by example, applying Agile and DevOps principles effectively
• Maintain a pragmatic, product-focused approach to ensure our work consistently meets our clients' needs
• Work across a variety of technologies, including JavaScript and TypeScript, and possess a comprehensive understanding of common patterns across the full stack of applications
• Take pride in the growth and development of your team members

Benefits:

The Company considers employees as highly valued members of the business and offer an extensive benefits package plus fantastic progression opportunities for those wishing to move further in their career on a local, national, or global scale. This Technical Lead role is also working from home.