At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical delivery for a cutting-edge commerce platform and mentor engineers.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on modern commerce solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with hands-on leadership and excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the eCommerce space with innovative technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience with Commercetools, MACH architecture, and strong coding skills in TypeScript/Node.js.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership for a modern composable commerce platform built on Commercetools, MACH architecture and Microsoft Azure. The role combines technical leadership, production support and engineering delivery. You will lead incident resolution, drive continuous improvement, review technical solutions, mentor engineers and contribute directly to code where required.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical delivery across production support, incidents, defects and platform improvements.
- Act as the escalation point for complex issues and major incidents.
- Drive root-cause analysis and permanent fixes.
- Review code, architecture and engineering practices.
- Troubleshoot issues across APIs, integrations, frontend applications and Azure services.
- Improve reliability, automation, observability, testing and deployment processes.
- Support knowledge transfer and establish strong technical ownership of the platform.
Essential Experience
- Strong commercial experience with Commercetools and composable commerce platforms.
- Deep understanding of MACH architecture, APIs, microservices and cloud-native systems.
- Hands-on TypeScript / Node.js engineering experience.
- Strong Microsoft Azure experience, including Azure Functions, App Services and serverless architectures.
- Experience with React / Next.js and modern headless commerce solutions.
- Proven background supporting high-volume retail/eCommerce platforms.
Technology Experience
- Commercetools
- TypeScript / Node.js
- React / Next.js
- Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB
- REST APIs and integrations
- CI/CD pipelines
- Automated testing
- Observability and monitoring tools
- Cloud-native and infrastructure automation practices
Ideal Candidate
A technically credible leader who can move between strategy and hands-on engineering, confidently challenge technical decisions, troubleshoot complex production issues and help teams deliver reliable, scalable commerce solutions.
CommercePlatform Technical Lead employer: Stott & May Professional Search Limited
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and technical excellence, offering a dynamic work environment in Hampshire. As a Technical Lead, you'll benefit from a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, with ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to cutting-edge projects in composable commerce, making a meaningful impact in the eCommerce landscape.
Contact Details:
Stott & May Professional Search Limited Recruitment Team
