Technical Lead - Full Stack Development

Technical Lead - Full Stack Development

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead to join our dynamic development team.

This role combines hands-on full-stack development with technical leadership responsibilities, requiring someone who can both code and guide other technical team members.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence whilst contributing directly to our software solutions.

We embrace innovation and are committed to leveraging AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

We encourage our technical leaders to adopt agentic coding practices, utilising AI tools to accelerate development whilst maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and technical rigour.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and code reviews

Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies

Champion the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and agentic coding practices within the team

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Make architectural decisions and guide the technical direction of projects

Facilitate technical discussions and resolve complex technical challenges

Hands-On Development

Actively participate in full-stack development using .NET and React JS

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across both frontend and backend systems

Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to enhance development velocity and code quality

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure cloud platform

Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and delivery

Project Management

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables are met

Estimate development efforts and manage technical risks

Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards

Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing

Required Skills and Experience

Technical Skills

Full-Stack Development: Proven experience developing both frontend and backend applications

.NET Framework/Core: Strong proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, and related technologies

React JS: Extensive experience with React, including modern hooks, state management, and component architecture

Microsoft Azure: Hands-on experience with Azure services including App Services, Storage, and databases

Azure DevOps: Proficiency in using Azure DevOps for CI/CD, source control, and project management

Database Technologies: Experience with SQL Server, Entity Framework, and database design

MongoDB: Strong knowledge of MongoDB, including document-based data modelling and NoSQL database concepts

Web Technologies: Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs

AI-Assisted Development: Enthusiasm for and experience with AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) and agentic coding practices

Methodology and Process

Agile Development: Demonstrated experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Version Control: Proficiency with Git and branching strategies

Testing: Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks

DevOps Practices: Understanding of continuous integration and deployment practices

Soft Skills

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse complex problems and design effective solutions

Problem Solving: Proven track record of identifying issues and implementing robust solutions

Leadership: Experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical initiatives

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Innovation Mindset: Openness to adopting new technologies and development methodologies, particularly AI-assisted tools

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns

Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools

Experience with performance optimisation and scalability considerations

Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements

Demonstrable experience integrating AI tools into development workflows

Knowledge of the London insurance market or financial services sector