Maxwell Bond
Technical Lead
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Technical Lead
Salary: £70,000
Location: Manchester - Hybrid
Maxwell Bond have partnered with a Manchester technology organisation specialising in data-driven insights and digital platforms, who are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join their engineering team on a permanent basis.
As Technical Lead, you'll lead a small team of software engineers responsible for building and maintaining modern web applications, dashboards and APIs that support large-scale market research data collection, participant engagement and client integrations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer or existing Tech Lead looking to take the next step in leadership, combining hands-on technical direction, people management and ownership of delivery across a key product area.
What you'll do as Technical Lead:
- Own delivery for your team, managing scope, sequencing and technical priorities while working closely with Product and Engineering stakeholders.
- Shape the evolution of modern web applications and APIs, contributing to architecture, system design, engineering best practices and technical improvements.
- Lead and develop a small team of software engineers, providing regular 1:1s, feedback, coaching and career development while supporting hiring and onboarding.
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What We're Looking for:
- Proven experience with modern web and backend systems, preferably PHP/Laravel, JavaScript/TypeScript and AWS Serverless technologies.
- Strong understanding of software delivery, architecture and engineering trade-offs, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive improvements across scalability, maintainability, quality and performance.
- Experience managing or mentoring software engineers with a clear and collaborative approach, working across Product and Engineering teams, alongside an interest in automation, AI tooling and developing as a people leader.
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What You'll Get:
- Salary up to £70,000 & Annual Bonus.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, workplace pension and life assurance.
- Hybrid working in Manchester, with flexi start/finish times
- Onsite free parking & secure bike storage.
- Learning & Development budget, including paid certifications, plus a home office budget.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Engineer, Tech Lead or Engineering Manager looking to take ownership of a small engineering team while continuing to stay close to the technology.
If you have a strong background in modern web and backend systems, enjoy shaping technical direction and are ready to develop your leadership skills as a Technical Lead, apply now!
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