Title: Technical Lead

Location: London – Hybrid & Field

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus

This role requires, or the ability to gain, SC Clearance. 

About the client 

My client is a business transformation consultancy, operating as a cohesive unit to pioneer innovation on a scale unparalleled by any other company. With a diverse range of expertise, they possess the unique capability to shepherd ideas from their inception, through meticulous design and development phases, all the way to triumphant commercialisation. Beyond mere product development, they breathe new life into organisations by instilling innovative leadership, fostering dynamic cultures, and optimising systems and processes. Central to their success are their exceptional individuals who embody their purpose with unwavering dedication each day, ensuring that impactful work is consistently delivered.

About the role 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical lead play a pivotal role in leading Agile software development teams to deliver outstanding technical solutions for their clients. Your responsibilities will extend to guiding project directions with your ability to make practical design choices, ensuring they add substantial value to their 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 work consistently meets their 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.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in software development with a focus on full-stack technologies, including JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Extensive knowledge of the entire software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in developing cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• 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 their 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.
• You will also have excellent communication skills with demonstrable experience in leading teams / projects in this field. You will be able to form excellent relationships with clients working closely with them in shaping solutions, bring projects to a successful conclusion.