Hybrid (Stoke-on-Trent / Manchester) | 2 days on-site
We’re looking for a hands‑on Technical Lead to join a high-performing engineering team working on the evolution of a large-scale, business‑critical platform.
This role offers the opportunity to shape technical direction across a complex, distributed system, contributing to both greenfield development and the re‑architecture of legacy services. You’ll play a key role in guiding engineers, influencing architecture, and delivering scalable, high‑performance solutions within a modern, data‑driven environment.
The role
* Own and drive technical design across multiple services and projects
* Lead architectural decisions within a cloud‑based, distributed system
* Mentor and support engineers, promoting best practices and code quality
* Remain hands‑on, contributing to development where required
* Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and Engineering teams
* Contribute to early‑stage solution design and technical planning
Technology environment
You don’t need experience across everything below, but exposure to similar technologies is important:
* Frontend: React, TypeScript
* Data & Messaging: SQL, Kafka, event‑driven architectures
What we’re looking for
* Strong background in backend or full‑stack development (Java, C#, Python or similar)
* Experience as a Technical Lead or a senior engineer stepping into leadership
* Strong understanding of system design and scalable architecture
* Experience working in cloud environments
* Ability to mentor developers and communicate technical concepts clearly
* A hands‑on, pragmatic approach to engineering challenges
Why this role
* Work on a high‑scale platform with genuine technical complexity
* Influence architecture and engineering direction
* Be part of an AI‑forward environment embracing modern tooling
* Combine hands‑on engineering with leadership and impact
If you’re looking for a role where you can shape systems, support engineers, and solve complex technical challenges, this is a strong opportunity.
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