At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented squad to design and deliver impactful software solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 35 days holiday, mental health support, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that champions inclusivity and career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading software delivery and strong technical skills in .NET and Azure.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross‑functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You’ll lead backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts to create and evolve high‑quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you’ll be hands‑on with the code while supporting others to grow. You’ll set technical direction, drive standards, and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You’ll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long‑term technical strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready software
- Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure
- Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns
- Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences
- Partner with product managers, business analysts and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans
- Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start
- Stay hands‑on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices
- Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards
- Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice‑based environment
- Strong technical background in .NET and Azure
- Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems
- Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup
- Product‑focused mindset with an understanding of trade‑offs between speed, scalability and user experience
- Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions
- Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement
- Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver
Technical Stack
- Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDB, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, MediatR
- Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript
- Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ
- Architecture: Microservices, Event‑driven patterns, Clean Architecture
- Observability & Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog
- Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies
Benefits
- A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
- 24/7 mental health support and free counselling available
- Grow with us: through career fairs, leadership programmes, and learning on the go
- Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
- Hybrid working options to support work‑life balance and individual needs
- Recognition awards, social events and more
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
- Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
- Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
- Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
- Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme – supporting those who serve
- Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
- Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
- Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women’s career progression
Technical Lead employer: Acorn Recruitment
As a Technical Lead at our company, you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises mental health and employee wellbeing. With flexible working options, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to professional growth through leadership programmes and career fairs, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on our innovative software solutions.
