Software Dev Technical Lead in London

This role is for an experienced engineer who wants to take a leading technical role while remaining hands-on. You will work on a complex, high-performing platform, helping design and deliver new functionality while ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and secure. You will guide other engineers, contributing to technical direction and raising the overall quality of delivery. You will influence architecture, shape solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

Why this role stands out:

• Platform impact – work on a widely used product that is transforming how specialty insurance operates globally
• Technical ownership – influence architecture, design decisions, and engineering standards
• Modern engineering environment – work with Angular, TypeScript, microservices, and cloud-based systems
• Leadership opportunity – combine hands-on development with mentoring and technical guidance
• Meaningful complexity – solve real-world challenges involving performance, scalability, and reliability
• Long-term growth – join a global organization investing in its platforms and people

What you can expect:

In a collaborative, engineering-focused environment you will influence how systems are built, support other engineers, and contribute to meaningful, large-scale technology. This role lets you lead technically, build at scale, and make a measurable impact.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement new features across a scalable, production platform
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions
• Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern development practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Review code, share feedback, and support continuous improvement across the team
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the platform
• Contribute to improving engineering processes, tools, and standards

Qualifications:

• Strong experience building and maintaining complex software systems
• Proven experience with Angular and TypeScript as core technologies
• Exposure to Node.js and ideally Swift or other modern languages
• Experience working with NoSQL databases such as Couchbase, MongoDB, or similar
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and container-based environments
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, architecture, and best practices
• Experience working in Agile environments with modern development workflows
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers

Compensation and Benefits:

We provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. Eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and internal grading structure. Our benefits portfolio varies by location and typically includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws. We also foster a work environment focused on well-being and career development, including wellness initiatives, fitness programs, and team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The company Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. The company’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.