Job Description
Role: Tech Lead Manager
Location: We operate a hybrid schedule, meaning 2-3 days a week in the office based at Thorpe Park, Leeds.
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 nation's largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We're a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years' experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.
The successful candidate will lead the hands-on development of Pharmacy2U's core internal systems across web and mobile platforms, delivering high-quality front-end solutions and interfaces for key projects. You will oversee and grow a team of developers, providing leadership and support through core line management responsibilities, including regular 1:1s and career development.
What's in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you'll be doing?
* Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
* Drive best practices in software development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
* Oversee development of core systems across web and mobile platforms, including front-end interfaces and integrations.
* Champion team culture and environment, ensuring decisions prioritise both team well-being and project success.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, product, QA) to deliver seamless customer experiences.
* Ensure alignment with technology stack, including .NET Core for microservices and backend systems, React, Next.js, and TypeScript for front-end interfaces, and integration with BigCommerce and StoryBlok CMS.
* Promote continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adoption of modern tools and practices
Who are we looking for?
* Extensive commercial experience of developing React, Next.JS, TypeScript, GraphQL and developing new components
* Have experience in a headless, eCommerce platform such as BigCommerce
* Experience either leading a small team or mentoring Junior Developers as a senior
* Experience working within an Agile environment
* Experience working in software development as a senior developer or team leader
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.