Overview
Tech Lead – guide a cross‑functional squad to design, build and deliver high‑quality products for Ask Acorn in Liverpool.
Responsibilities
* Lead a multidisciplinary squad of backend, frontend, QA, designers, product managers and business analysts.
* Design, build and evolve microservices in .NET 8.0 on Azure.
* Collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to integrate squad services into the broader platform.
* Serve as a hands‑on technical lead, mentor developers and champion clean architecture.
* Drive technical discussions, improve engineering standards and shape squad working practices.
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading software delivery in microservice‑based environments.
* Strong technical background in .NET, Azure and full‑stack development.
* Experience mentoring developers in a collaborative, agile environment.
* Excellent communication skills and a product‑focused mindset.
* Passion for clean code, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
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
Observability: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog
Tooling: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies
Benefits
* £70,000 – £85,000 salary, 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with buy/sell options.
* 24/7 mental health support and free counselling.
* Hybrid working options and flexible benefits, including early salary access.
* Professional development, leadership programs and innovation time.
* Recognition awards, social events and a supportive, transparent culture.
Our Commitment to Our Colleagues
* Mental health and wellbeing support.
* Disability confident, menopause friendly and armed forces covenant inclusive.
* Great Places to Work 2024/25 and best place for development and women.
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