We’re looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross‑functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You’ll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you’ll create and evolve high‑quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you’ll be hands‑on with the code while supporting others to grow. You’ll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You’ll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long‑term technical strategy.
Job Title
Tech Lead
Working hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location
Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary
£70,000–£85,000 depending on experience
Your Impact
The systems you’ll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You’ll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services.
What You’ll Do
* Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready software
* Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure
* Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns
* Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences
* Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans
* Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start
* Stay hands‑on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practicesDrive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards
* Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling
Our Tech Stack
Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator
Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript
Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ
Architecture: Microservices, Event‑driven patterns, Clean Architecture
Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog
Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice‑based environment
* Strong technical background in .NET and Azure
* Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems
* Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup
* Product‑focused mindset with an understanding of trade‑offs between speed, scalability and user experience
* Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions
* Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement
* Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver
Benefits
* A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
* 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
* Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
* Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
* Hybrid working options to support work‑life balance and individual needs
* Recognition awards, social events & more
Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post‑Study Work visa. We do not offer visa sponsorship.
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