Technical Lead

A tech for good organisation based in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Technical Lead, with a solid Java background, to join their hybrid squad. Expect meaningful work, a modern tech stack, really positive team culture, and benefits that are actually worth talking about.

They've been operating successfully for several years and are well established. They offer an award winning service that helps thousands of people every day, this is a great opportunity to work on products that make a real difference across the UK.

As the Technical Lead, you'll be responsible for a small Agile squad of around five Software Engineers, taking ownership of a key business critical product. This role focuses on technical leadership, driving project work, leading feature development, unblocking the team, exploring new technologies, and championing best practices, all while staying hands on. Note that this isn't a people management role; you'll lead from a technical perspective.

The stack includes Java, SpringBoot, Microservices, AWS, React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and React Native. While experience with all of these would be ideal, they're primarily looking for a strong Java background (and ideally some front end experience too), with a willingness to pick up new tech as needed.

Equally important are your soft skills. They're looking for a collaborative leader who fosters open communication and teamwork. They build robust, scalable software and are committed to modern engineering principles and best practices and you'll be key in ensuring your squad upholds these standards.

What they're hoping you'll bring:

** Strong Java skills (SpringBoot experience would be ideal)

** Experience with Microservices

** Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift all welcome)

** Front end experience (especially with React.js)

** Software architecture experience

** Confidence leading projects from a technical perspective

Nice to haves:

** DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes

** Awareness of software security best practices

You'll be joining at an exciting time, the organisation has ambitious growth plans over the next few years, offering real potential for rapid career progression if you excel.

This role is perfect for a collaborative Technical Lead who's excited about shaping the technical direction of a critical project and has a passion for influencing and nurturing a strong, positive engineering culture.

Their offices are located just outside Edinburgh, within walking distance of a tram stop and train station, with free parking available onsite. They support hybrid working, so you'll be expected to work onsite three days a week for collaboration with the team.

In return they're able to offer a salary from £70k to £85k based on experience with a strong benefits package to match, which includes (35 hour working week, Private healthcare, 15% pension, Annual bonus, 28 days holiday + bank and much more).

If you're keen to find out more, please apply or drop Doug Paget a message via linkedin for an informal chat