Team Manager - home based

Perch Group are searching for a Senior Systems Lead. Perch Group seeks a Senior Systems Lead to drive the development of a robust and scalable application landscape across our five business units. This permanent role demands expertise in traditional system design, software development, and integration architecture, focusing on seamless connectivity between in-house systems and external SaaS technologies. This position requires a leader capable of defining and implementing comprehensive integration strategies, providing technical guidance to development teams, and engaging with technology suppliers. 60,000-70,000 + up to 20% of your annual salary, paid as a bonus. This role is based at our Blackpool office. We offer hybrid working options. Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices for Azure services and C# development. Develop and execute comprehensive integration strategies for connecting in-house Azure/C# applications with diverse SaaS providers. API Design & Management: Manage API lifecycles, ensuring security, performance, and scalability. C# Development Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to C# development teams, ensuring code quality and adherence to architectural standards. Oversee the design and implementation of complex C# applications and services. Optimize integration flows for performance, reliability, and security, identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Implementing and monitoring Azure integration services. Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices for C# development and Azure deployments. Supplier management: ~ Expert-level proficiency in C# and the .NET framework. Strong understanding of network architecture. Team and Work Management: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) for managing multiple data engineering projects simultaneously. Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, software engineers, and business stakeholders to align data engineering efforts with business goals. Track the performance of team members, provide constructive feedback, and promote continuous improvement. Ability to efficiently allocate resources to ensure that projects are adequately staffed and scalable as demands grow. Expert-level proficiency in C# development and the .NET ecosystem. Extensive experience with Azure services, including Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and API Management. Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure as code (IaC). Experience with data integration technologies (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks). Experience with system monitoring tools. A first stage video call with the internal recruitment team (15 minutes) A face to face or video call with the hiring manager (45 minutes – 60 minutes) Please note we will close this role once we have enough applications for the next stages therefore you should submit your application asap to avoid any disappointment. If you have any questions or suggestions of how we can assist you in your application due to disability or personal reasons, please email recruitment@perchgroup.60,000-70,000 + up to 20% of your annual salary, paid as a bonus. This role is based at our Blackpool office. We offer hybrid working options. ⏰ We offer flexible working hours between our core hours of 8am- 6pm, Monday to Friday. And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Whether you’re looking to gain foundational skills in financial services, have a knack for customer service, or seek to expand your horizons, we likely have the perfect opportunity for you.