Senior Technical Lead – UK
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tech Lead with deep expertise in Sitecore and a forward‑thinking approach to AI‑enabled delivery. In this role, you will architect and lead the technical delivery of enterprise‑scale digital experience platforms, embed AI tooling across the development lifecycle, and mentor a team of engineers to do their best work.
Technical Leadership & Architecture
* Lead end‑to‑end technical architecture and delivery of Sitecore‑based digital experience platforms (XM Cloud, Sitecore AI, XP, XM).
* Define and own technical standards, code quality practices, and architectural patterns across project teams.
* Conduct solution design workshops and translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical blueprints.
* Oversee integrations with third‑party platforms including CRMs, CDPs, DAMs, search engines, and marketing automation tools.
* Perform and guide technical code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and Sitecore conventions.
* Provide high‑level and detailed technical solution estimates.
* Review and consult with stakeholders on SOWs.
* Review briefs, add questions, and refine technical requirements.
* Deliver all technical documentation required during discovery.
Project Delivery & Estimation
* Contribute to pre‑sales and estimation activities, providing technically accurate and commercially grounded effort estimates.
* Identify and flag technical risks early, including gaps in client‑provided inputs that may impact delivery timelines.
* Partner with Project Managers and Solution Architects to ensure estimates remain aligned through proposal, SOW, and discovery phases.
* Drive re‑estimation processes when scope or assumptions materially change, with clear stakeholder communication.
Team & Stakeholder Management
* Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Sitecore developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—UX, strategy, data, and QA—to ensure technical decisions support broader project goals.
* Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, presenting solutions clearly and building trust through expertise.
* Facilitate knowledge transfer and ensure delivery decisions are well‑documented and accessible to the wider team.
Road‑map and Project Planning
* Lead and define technology approach and tool‑set.
* Facilitate environment setup and configuration efforts in coordination with other disciplines.
* Brainstorm and present ideas and possible solutions, driving innovation.
* Develop Sitecore AI roadmap.
* Facilitate communication with Delivery Lead and Program Manager.
* Deliver all technical documentation required during planning.
* Identify risks and important milestones.
* Involve with Delivery Lead, Dev Director, and Client Partner on strategic account and delivery direction.
Sitecore Expertise
* 10+ years of hands‑on Sitecore development experience across Sitecore AI, XM Cloud, XP, and/or XM.
* 3–5 years of experience leading design and implementation of digital technology solutions using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
* Strong proficiency in Sitecore development patterns: JSS, headless/SXA, serialization (Unicorn / SCS), and multisite configurations.
* Experience with Sitecore CDP, Personalize, Search, Content Hub, Send, or other Sitecore composable DXP products.
* Solid understanding of Sitecore licensing, deployment architecture, and cloud hosting (Azure / AWS).
* Familiarity with Vercel, Netlify, Next.js, and React in the context of Sitecore headless delivery.
AI & Modern Development
* Demonstrated experience integrating AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) into a professional development workflow.
* Understanding of LLM capabilities and limitations as applied to code generation, documentation, and test coverage.
* Ability to design structured, AI‑readable inputs (design tokens, content schemas, component specs) that enable automation.
* Experience with prompt engineering or building lightweight AI agents or automation pipelines is a strong plus.
Core Technical Skills
* .NET / C# — solid backend development fundamentals.
* JavaScript / TypeScript, React or Next.js for headless front‑end delivery.
* RESTful and GraphQL API design and integration.
* CI/CD pipeline setup and management (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
* Performance optimisation, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), and SEO best practices.
* Agile / Scrum delivery experience in cross‑functional teams.
Add‑Ons
* You are Sitecore MVP and actively participate in the Sitecore community.
* You enjoy being in front of the client and have professional services experience.
* You are skilled at refining and implementing Sitecore solutions.
* Experience contributing to or reviewing AI‑influenced project estimates and delivery models.
Our UK Benefits include
* 22 days holiday
* 2 floating holiday days
* 2 volunteering days
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Flexibility + remote working
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