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Tech Lead

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Tech Lead position is based in Cambridge, UK, offering a salary between £85,000 and £90,000.
  • Candidates should have experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams, with a strong background in Python, Django, and DevOps practices.
  • The role involves developing modern web services, managing deployments on Docker and Kubernetes, and fostering a collaborative DevOps culture.
  • Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, as well as familiarity with testing frameworks and database design.
  • This position allows for a flexible remote/hybrid working environment and offers a generous holiday allowance, competitive pension, and private healthcare.
Tech Lead | £85,000 - £90,000 | Cambridge | Python | Django | React | GCPLocation: Cambridge, UK - onsite 1x per weekSalary: £85,000 - £90,000Tech Stack:
  • Backend: Python - Django
  • Frontend: JavaScript - React, TypeScript
  • Cloud Systems: GCP
Are you an experienced Tech Lead with refined technical skills across API development and DevOps practices, alongside a flair and passion for leading highly skilled Engineers on innovative and market-leading projects?We are working with a renowned institution known for its long-standing tradition of innovation and excellence, with a focus on fostering creativity, collaboration, and making a positive impact. It brings together a diverse community of talented individuals who are driven to solve complex problems and push boundaries. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, it continues to shape industries and contribute to advancements that have a global reach. This organisation are looking for an exceptional Tech Lead to play a key part in their ongoing technical success and reputation.Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain new services built on modern web architecture standards, utilising APIs for seamless integration.
  • Continuously build, test, and deploy applications using GitLab, ensuring robust version control and CI/CD processes.
  • Manage deployments on Docker containers, leveraging serverless container platforms or Kubernetes clusters on Google Cloud for scalability.
  • Utilise Python, Django, React, and TypeScript to build efficient, scalable solutions.
  • Embrace a DevOps culture, fostering collaboration between development and operations teams to streamline processes.
Requirements for Success:
  • Experience in leading and mentoring a team of engineers, driving improvements in technical architecture, standards, and processes.
  • Strong knowledge in Python (Django), JavaScript, DevOps practices, and architectures and cloud systems.
  • Able to collaborate across product and service teams to build unified application architectures and support leadership on new initiatives.
  • Can confidently communicate effectively with stakeholders and focus on continuous improvement, delivering high-quality services across a variety of technologies.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks, database design, modelling, and optimisation (Desirable).
The ideal candidate is someone who is not only technically proficient but also passionate about fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment. With a strong background in API development and DevOps practices, they should bring a natural ability to lead and mentor a team of skilled engineers. This individual thrives on guiding others to reach their full potential while driving innovation in market-leading projects.In addition to their technical expertise, the ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset and a deep commitment to continuous improvement. They are adept at creating scalable, efficient solutions using modern technologies such as Python, Django, React, and TypeScript, while fostering a DevOps culture that enhances team productivity. With strong leadership skills and a keen eye for detail, they are driven by a desire to make a positive impact and contribute to the ongoing success and innovation of the organisation.Benefits:
  • Remote/Hybrid working environment - very flexible and high trust working environment!
  • Very very generous holiday allowance
  • Competitive pension
  • Private healthcare
  • Opportunity to be part of solving the UK's most complex problems
Interested and ready to take your Development career to the next level? Get in touch at or drop me a call for a confidential chat at .Tech Lead | £85,000 - £90,000 | Cambridge | Python | Django | React | GCP

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