Tech Team Lead

Alderley Park Recruitment are currently recruiting a Tech Team Lead for our notable Technology client based in Manchester. This is a permanent position. Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: £75,000 We are working with an innovative technology company that provides unique and actionable data solutions to top brands and partners worldwide. They are looking for a Tech Team Lead to join their Portal Team, where you will lead a small group of PHP and JavaScript/TypeScript engineers. This team is responsible for building and maintaining customer and staff portals, along with the APIs that power them. This role offers the opportunity to work in a modern development environment with cutting-edge technologies and best practices, including AWS, Laravel, Vue.js (migration from Angular), and serverless architecture. If you have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions, this could be the perfect role for you. Key Responsibilities * Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. * Take ownership of technical direction, ensuring high-quality code and best practices. * Work on frontend development using JavaScript and TypeScript in Angular (with a transition to Vue.js). * Manage the backend, which is primarily built using PHP (Laravel). * Oversee the operational management of services, including security patching, service uptime, and performance. * Implement AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and RDS, using Serverless Framework, CloudFormation, and Terraform. * Balance incoming development requests, maintenance schedules, and technical debt while ensuring smooth project delivery. * Contribute to the company’s on-call team (with additional compensation after an initial settling-in period). * Work closely with engineering, testing, and user experience teams. About You We’re looking for a strong technical leader with: * Expertise in PHP (Laravel) and JavaScript/TypeScript (Angular or Vue.js). * Experience with AWS and Serverless technologies (Lambda, SQS, etc.). * A deep understanding of system architecture, security best practices (ISO 27001), and coding standards. * Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor a team and interact with non-technical stakeholders. * Experience in defining technical specifications based on customer requirements. * The ability to optimise SQL queries for large datasets. * A proactive and organised approach to managing projects and development schedules. Bonus Skills (Nice to Have) * Previous experience leading a development team and supporting team growth. * Experience building privacy-centric applications. * Knowledge of optimising SQL queries for large data sets. * A track record of successfully steering technical projects. Why Join? This company truly values its employees and offers fantastic benefits, including: * 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days after two years). * Life assurance & pension contributions. * Bonus scheme to reward performance. * Cycle to Work Scheme. * Choice of tech equipment to suit your needs. * Dedicated learning & development budget. * Charity and community initiatives. Hybrid Working & Office Perks * Hybrid working model – split your time between home and the Manchester office. * Free parking & secure bike shed at the office. * Excellent public transport links. * Full home working setup provided (desk, screen, chair). * £100 annual budget to personalise your home workspace. * Flexible start and finish times to accommodate your personal schedule. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers a dynamic work environment. If you’re a tech-savvy leader looking to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 Apply now to find out more