Technical Lead - Software

Lead the design and implementation of application architectures that are secure, scalable, maintainable, performant, resilient, cost-effective and operationally supportable.

Act as the technical design authority for assigned software solutions, ensuring alignment with engineering standards, architectural principles and best practices.

Design, code, test and deploy high-quality software, remaining hands-on where required for complex or high-impact work.

Evaluate emerging technologies, practices, frameworks and tools, recommending adoption where they offer clear business or engineering value.

Support the definition and implementation of engineering best practices, including coding standards, peer review, automated testing, development methodologies and CI/CD.

Ensure solutions integrate effectively with APIs, CRM, SaaS products and other third-party systems.

Enable a continuous service improvement culture, ensuring software issues are resolved, underlying causes are addressed and opportunities to improve quality, reliability and supportability are implemented.

Implement and uphold relevant policies, standards and procedures within the team and assigned software solutions to protect the security, compliance and integrity of technology systems and data.

Ensure technical decisions, software risks and associated controls are documented and progressed through the appropriate governance processes.

Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, architectural diagrams, implementation guidance, support guides and development standards, to support compliance and effective knowledge transfer.

Create or contribute to technical delivery, risk and control reporting as needed to provide appropriate governance and oversight.

Deep expertise in one or more of the technologies used by the team.

Experience working in Financial Services or another regulated environment.

Experience working in a large-scale enterprise environment.

Familiarity with cybersecurity, technology risk management and governance processes.

An inclusive and supportive leadership style, with the ability to coach, motivate and develop others.

Confidence communicating complex technical concepts in clear business terms and influencing stakeholders at different levels.

A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, with the ability to balance strategic thinking, technical quality and business priorities.

We understand not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.

This job vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

We know how important it is to be able to achieve a balance. We want to support your lifestyle as well as meeting our business needs, so will always aim to be flexible. As well as traditional working patterns, we have colleagues who work informal flexible hours, reduced working hours, and have job-sharing arrangements. Many colleagues work from home, or in a hybrid way.

We warmly welcome applications from those returning to work after a period of leave, providing appropriate support and training where required.

We embrace individuality and diversity of identity, experience, and thought. We actively strive for inclusive behaviours and actions, making appropriate adjustments for disabilities, health conditions and neurodiversities. We ensure equal opportunities for all and transparently report on gender pay to promote fairness.

We operate under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime as a solo-regulated firm and if this role is classed as a Certified Role under that regime you will be subject to enhanced vetting and will have a number of additional conduct and regulatory duties to adhere to, as well as certifying at least annually that you are fit and proper to perform this role.