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Technical Lead
£85,000 - 85,000
Acorn Insurance
Liverpool Road, Liverpool
£85,000 - 85,000
Requirements
Must:
We require a strong background as a Technical Lead, Senior Engineer, or Architect with experience in complex web applications. Candidates should have deep expertise in either front-end or back-end technologies:
- Front-End: React, TypeScript, Next.js, and modern build tools
- Back-End: C#, .NET Core, event-driven systems, and microservices architecture
Additionally, a solid understanding of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD practices, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure) is essential. You should be capable of designing and communicating robust architecture and coding standards and have experience in leading or mentoring teams in an agile environment. Familiarity with modern security practices such as OAuth and JWT is expected. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across disciplines are important. Experience with Docker, RabbitMQ, MediatR, Masstransit, Keycloak, Loki, or Grafana would be a bonus.
Responsibilities
As a hands-on Technical Lead, I will expect you to:
- Guide a multidisciplinary delivery team, which includes front-end, back-end, QA, and analysts, in delivering high-quality software.
- Drive architectural decisions to ensure that our solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
- Act as a technical mentor and coach, fostering professional growth across the team.
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Designers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Maintain alignment with our standards on DevOps, testing strategies, and resilience while advocating for performance, security, and continuous improvement across our products.
- Manage third-party technical relationships as necessary and support incident response and business-as-usual priorities whenever required.
Description
We invite you to join our dynamic team at Acorn Insurance, where we are dedicated to delivering robust, modern web and mobile solutions. Enjoy a modern tech stack and a culture focused on engineering excellence in a hybrid working environment. We offer career progression opportunities into senior leadership or architecture roles and provide comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching, ensuring you receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge to grow your career. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on serving more than 50,000 customers across the UK, helping them find the motor insurance policies they need. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we cultivate an accessible and inclusive workplace, encouraging all individuals to bring their best selves to work daily. At Acorn Group, recognized as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5, we offer numerous benefits, including enhanced annual leave, paternity and maternity pay, a colleague assistance program, financial wellness options, and a variety of engaging company events to foster a positive work environment. We look forward to your application!
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