Tech Lead

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Tech Lead to head our client's core engineering team. This role is pivotal in building shared services and core components on the Azure cloud stack, enabling application teams to easily create bespoke applications and user journeys. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for developing scalable, robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the core capabilities and Lead a team of developers in designing, developing, and maintaining core services and cross cutting components that form the foundation of the fintech platform.
• Architect and implement shared services on the Azure cloud stack to support various application teams in building bespoke apps and journeys efficiently.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define and prioritise technical requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Oversee the integration of modern technologies and cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality code standards.
• Develop and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies across the team.
• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying this knowledge to enhance the platform's capabilities.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes via managed libraries.

Requirements

Key Experience

• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong focus on fintech applications and cloud-based architectures in compliant environments.
• Proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high-quality secure and performant software solutions.
• Deep expertise in modern tech stacks, particularly in Azure cloud services and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API development, and integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to drive projects to completion.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, capable of working effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience with database management and optimization, particularly with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with security best practices in fintech, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Flexibility with working hours and ability to travel to client sites.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and methodologies.

Benefits

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Profit Distribution
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global company
• A dynamic, innovative, and supportive work environment, where your ideas and contributions are valued
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that are transforming the fintech industry
• Growth opportunities including access to Udemy
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays. After 2 years you are entitled to 1 additional day/ year up to 30 days
• Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva
• Electric Vehicle leasing scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme (up to 8% matched)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave and pay
• Conference Budget
• Retail Discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Annual company team-building trip and Christmas party
• At our office in Leicester we have a wide range of snacks and drinks to keep you fed and healthy

About Mindera

At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.

Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera. We partner with our clients, to understand their product and deliver high performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world. You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organisation attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.

Check out our Blog: http://mindera.com/ and our Handbook: http://bit.ly/MinderaHandbook