At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop Front End teams while driving architectural consistency and AI integration.
- Company: High-growth SaaS business with significant investment and commercial success.
- Benefits: Up to £125,000 salary, hybrid working, and direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant impact across technology and organisational growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering and influence strategy in a rapidly scaling environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Front End applications, leadership skills, and strong architectural decision-making.
The predicted salary is between 125000 - 125000 £ per year.
We’re currently partnering with a high-growth, Series B SaaS business that is scaling rapidly following significant investment and continued commercial success. They're looking for a Principal Tech Team Lead to help shape the future of their Front End engineering organisation as they enter their next phase of growth. This is an opportunity to operate at the intersection of technical leadership, people leadership, Front End architecture, and AI-driven engineering.
You’ll lead and develop Front End Team Leads, drive architectural consistency across multiple squads, and play a key role in defining engineering standards as the organisation continues to scale. The role remains technically involved, with responsibility for architectural decision‑making across a modern React and TypeScript environment. A particularly exciting aspect of the position is the company’s investment in AI‑assisted software development. They’re already leveraging tools such as Cursor and Claude and are looking for someone to help define how AI is embedded into engineering workflows and best practices across the wider organisation.
What they’re looking for:
- Experience building and scaling large Front End applications
- Leadership experience across multiple teams or Team Leads
- Strong architectural decision‑making skills
- Passion for engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Why consider it?
- High‑growth, well‑funded SaaS business
- Significant influence on engineering strategy
- Direct exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to shape the future structure of the engineering organisation
- Hybrid working – just 1 day per week in London
- Up to £125,000 base salary
This would suit a Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Technical Leader looking to have a broader impact across technology, people, and organisational growth. If you’re curious to learn more, feel free to drop me a message.
Principal Tech Team Lead employer: Burns Sheehan
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing Series B SaaS company that values innovation and technical excellence. As a Principal Tech Team Lead, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and offers significant influence over engineering strategy, all while benefiting from a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility. With a strong focus on AI-driven development and a commitment to continuous improvement, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of Front End engineering in a supportive environment.
