Location: Derby Job Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job reference: BBBH422077_1756999227 Posted: about 10 hours ago
Technical Lead - Azure / .NET (Contract)
Location: Remote with occasional day on site
Contract Type: 9-12 months (with potential extension)
Start Date: October 2025
Rate: up to £625/day
IR35: Outside
We're seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to guide the development of a robust, scalable platform for a technology SME. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping architectural direction, mentoring developers, and ensuring delivery excellence across a high-impact programme.
This is a rare opportunity to lead from the front, architecting solutions, solving implementations, and bridging the gap between product and engineering teams.
Key Outcomes
1. Deliver well-architected, high-quality solutions that integrate seamlessly into the wider platform.
2. Maintain and improve code quality through reference implementations, monitoring, and rigorous code reviews.
3. Ensure product and technical teams share a clear understanding of goals, impacts, and constraints.
4. Contribute to architectural direction through collaboration with other Technical Leads and the Architecture team.
5. Mentor developers and foster technical growth.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
6. Strong hands-on development experience in C# / .NET Core
7. Proven ability to design and implement scalable architectures in Microsoft Azure including Azure Function Apps, App Services, Service Bus, etc
8. SQL Database, PostgreSQL
9. Skilled communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
10. Experience mentoring developers and leading code review practices
Desirable:
11. Background in regulated environments
12. Experience working in multi-team, cross-functional delivery programmes