Role: Tech Lead Manager
Salary:£ DOE plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00; you can work around these to suit you!
Do you want to work for the nations largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? Were a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years experience, helping over 1.8 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified and a certified B Corp, meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and achieving our vision of a world‑leading, patient‑centric digital healthcare provider.
Location: Hybrid schedule, 2‑3 days a week in the office based at Thorpe Park, Leeds.
Our tech teams keep us running 24/7 to make sure all our patients get world‑class service. The role may include participation in an out‑of‑hours rota as required by the business, with fair scheduling and additional compensation for on‑call periods.
This role sits at the heart of Mergers & Acquisitions, leading the technical integration of newly acquired businesses and strategic initiatives. Youll own integration planning end‑to‑end, from technical due diligence through to delivery, working hands‑on with teams across the business to modernise platforms, enable scale, and ensure technology supports long‑term growth. The role combines strong technical leadership with the ability to turn complex decisions into clear, practical outcomes for a wide range of stakeholders.
Why youll love working with us
Financial security & rewards
* Competitive contributory pension
* Occupational sick pay
* Long‑service awards and refer‑a‑friend bonuses
* Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)
Family‑friendly
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life
Health & wellbeing
* Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)
* Employee Assistance Programme and in‑house mental health support
* Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
* Regular health and wellbeing initiatives
Career growth
* Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development
Time off & flexibility
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
Everyday perks & exclusive discounts
* Blue Light Card and employee discount platform
* Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds
* 25% off health & beauty purchases
* 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services
Culture & community
* Regular social events throughout the year
What youll be doing?
* Develop high‑quality software with a focus on usability, performance, and maintainability.
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
* Lead by example within the team, contributing hands‑on code while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.
* Create a culture where technical decisions prioritise team wellbeing and project outcomes.
* Support and mentor team members, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
* Build and maintain backend systems using .NET Core microservices.
* Develop modern frontend interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
* Contribute to e‑commerce solutions built on a headless BigCommerce platform.
* Work with Storyblok as the content management system to support flexible content delivery.
* Promote best practices across development to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business goals.
Who are we looking for?
* Broad technical understanding, particularly across .NET and SQL, with front‑end awareness.
* Strong integration expertise, including experience with APIs, middleware, integration platforms, and custom integration approaches.
* Experience delivering large‑scale technical implementation or integration projects, especially during mergers, acquisitions, or periods of rapid growth.
* Proven ability to design and deliver technical integration or implementation strategies from planning through to execution.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
* Experience managing end‑to‑end delivery across multiple teams and workstreams.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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