1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Join Propel Tech as a Team Leader and become a trusted technical voice for our clients. You’ll use your expertise to guide technical decisions, suggest improvements, and build confidence in how we deliver. Alongside this, you’ll support a talented web team and help drive quality and performance across the board.
Why Propel Tech?
We’re a friendly, forward thinking software consultancy that thrives on solving complex challenges for our clients.
You’ll be part of a supportive team where knowledge sharing is second nature, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
Hear what it's like to work for Propel Tech direct from our employees on our careers site.
What We Offer
* £60,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience
* Monthly performance related bonus opportunities
* Flexible hybrid working – work where you’re most effective, with typically just two in office days required per month
* 10% of your time dedicated to learning & development
* Perks & benefits including private medical, share scheme, buy/sell holiday, and more
Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package on our careers site.
About The Web Team
Our web team specialises in designing, building and maintaining bespoke web applications for a range of clients. Whether we’re starting from scratch or enhancing existing systems, we focus on creating efficient, user-friendly solutions that solve real problems.
We work across a mix of technologies including JavaScript, PHP, and React, and take a software-agnostic approach; we choose the right tools for the job, not just the familiar ones. The team thrives on collaboration, sharing knowledge, and doing things the right way, even when it’s not the easiest path.
Find out more about web development at Propel Tech on our website.
What You'll Do
* Take the lead in client calls and meetings, building trust through technical insight and clear, confident communication
* Understand client systems in depth and make proactive suggestions to improve performance, reliability, and value
* Stay hands on with development work to keep your skills sharp and relevant
* Contribute to presales activity; meeting with potential clients, scoping solutions, and helping to shape proposals
* Work in close partnership with a dedicated Project Manager to plan, prioritise and deliver client work effectively
* Lead and support a team of developers, creating an environment that encourages collaboration and problem solving
* Provide regular feedback to team members through mentoring, one to ones and and code reviews
* Guide team members in their career progression, supporting learning goals and contributing to managing performance
* Set and uphold high standards in code quality, system performance, and maintainability
* Use your L&D time to explore new technologies; including tools like AI, and assess their potential value to the business
“We’re looking for someone who’s technically strong and confident working with clients; someone who can earn trust quickly by understanding their systems and making smart, proactive suggestions. If you’re also passionate about supporting a team and driving quality, we’d love to hear from you.” – Wil Jones, Technical DirectorWhat you'll bring
* Proven experience in hands on web development using JavaScript, PHP, and React
* Strong technical insight and the ability to quickly understand and evaluate existing systems
* Experience working on large scale, business critical applications where reliability, performance, and security are key
* Confidence in leading client discussions, explaining technical options, and suggesting improvements
* Experience mentoring or leading others in a technical environment
* A focus on code quality, system performance, and continuous improvement
* Proficiency with Git and experience working within Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies
* Excellent problem solving and communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to work across multiple projects and clients
* Experience in a consultancy environment (desirable)
* Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS (desirable)
Not actively job hunting?
No problem, if this role sounds like it could be a fit but you’re not sure whether you’re ready to apply, feel free to get in touch to arrange an informal chat. You can contact us via our careers site chat function or by emailing people@propeltech.co.uk.
Our process
We aim to respond to all applications within 5 working days. The process typically includes an initial video interview, a technical exercise, and a final stage in person interview at our Wakefield office.
A note on inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this could be the right next step, we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience.
Please note: No further agency support is required for this vacancy.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Propel Tech by 2x
Get notified about new Software Engineering Team Lead jobs in Wakefield, England, United Kingdom.
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER POSITION – PUDSEY, LEEDS
Pudsey, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Software Development Coach - Flexible (Domain-Driven Design, TDD + Others)
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Lead Software Engineer - 95% Remote - £85k - ID41216
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
FULL STACK DEVELOPER POSITION – PUDSEY, LEEDS
Pudsey, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer, C#. .net, Home Based
Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr