Technical Lead

5+ years of professional software engineering experience on complex, scalable systems Strong grounding in engineering principles and design patterns (e.g. SOLID, DRY) Proficiency with relational databases and data modelling, including schema design, query tuning and data management Proven ability to design and deliver solutions using service-oriented or microservice architectures, including well-structured APIs Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Working knowledge of a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) Familiarity with observability practices - monitoring, metrics and alerting - plus incident/problem management and Root Cause Analysis Understanding of secure coding and compliance requirements Experience guiding teams through technical estimation and providing input into release planning Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and supporting engineers’ growth Excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Define and guide system architecture, balancing trade-offs between speed, scalability, maintainability, and security. Work actively with the architecture community to define processes, drive technology adoption, and share best practices. Ensure non-functional requirements, performance, reliability, scalability, and security are addressed in all solution designs. Champion accountability from design through production by ensuring systems are observable and meet agreed Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Lead Root Cause Analysis when issues occur. Lead estimation and feasibility assessments, making sure plans are realistic and aligned with team skills and capacity. Contribute to structured release planning and communication, ensuring phased rollouts deliver value early (MVP-first). Support post-release reviews and retrospectives. Uphold coding standards and promote automated testing while embedding a quality-first culture in the development process. Identify and prioritise maintenance and technical debt, making its impact visible by translating it into customer and business outcomes. Mentor and coach engineers through feedback, knowledge sharing, and motivation. Foster alignment and help the team galvanise around technical solutions and goals. Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, QA, Designers, and other Engineers and Tech Leads to align technical direction with product strategy. Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.