We are looking for a strategic, client focussed and creative Tech Lead who can take the puzzle-pieces that are a client’s business requirements, and design masterpiece solutions. Creativity in problem solving as well as being an excellent listener are probably the most emphasised facets of a Tech Lead.

• Ability to translate the business strategy into a clear technology strategy to support client growth and deliver ongoing value.
• Ability to design and implement first-class end-to-end Solutions Architecture.
• Ability to analyse, appraise and make recommendations based upon the existing client technology landscape and business ambitions, including key technologies, providers and solutions.
• Ability to convey recommendations clearly via documentation, diagrams, presentations and discussions.
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of technology roadmaps with senior clients and development teams.
• Practices and patterns such as Maintainable, Domain Driven Design and enterprise integration.
• Architectural experience with E-Commerce operations.
• Enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with modern Data architecture.
• Mentoring, coaching, line management of developers of all levels of experience.
• Wider Technology Department Leadership activities.
• Collaborate with creatives to formulate design to technology solution processes.

Technical Capabilities & Experience

• Extensive Experience of Web, Mobile Application, API, Platform and Digital Product Development
• Strong understanding of Web Content Delivery; CSR, SSR, SSG and Hybrid Applications, along with caching strategies.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience of Microservice Architecture and distributed Systems.
• Extensive Experience utilising Cloud-native Serverless Technologies.
• Expansive knowledge of MACH and Headless SaaS Products and Integrations.
• Strong understanding of Omni-channel Content distribution and Digital Experience Platforms.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, process and automation.
• Hands-on Cloud Infrastructure and Infra-as-Code; AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Hands-on Cloud SaaS hosting products; Vercel, Netlify, Amplify or similar.
• API Design, Database design and Middleware Architecture.
• Strong Opinion and Knowledge of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape, Consumption of Off-the-shelf, tailored and Bespoke cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with modern Webstacks and JavaScript libraries; REACT, Angular or Vue, Next.js.
• Experience with build tools and Styles Framework (CSS, SASS, Tailwind etc).
• Design tools, Design Systems, and Design to Code as part of fully integrated Digital Experience platforms is advantageous.

Qualities & Characteristics

• Be a champion for product excellence.
• 3-5 years experience working as a hands-on Technical Lead designing Architecture.
• Experience working in a creative and/or agency environment is advantageous.
• Be a coach and motivator who can inspire colleagues and clients with best practices and state-of-the-art techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be inspired by emerging technologies to apply relevant learnings to our business and that of our work for clients.
• Acute attention to detail and drive for perfection.
• A practically-minded thought leader whose first priority is delivering excellent work and rich customer experience.