Hybrid Leeds: Principal Tech Lead & AI Architect

WRK Digital; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Principal Software Engineer & Technical Lead. You'll shape technical strategies on client projects while maintaining hands-on coding. The role requires deep expertise in JavaScript, AI, and cloud-native solutions. The position offers hybrid flexibility and a commitment to professional development, along with excellent benefits including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

4% matched pension

Enhanced parental leave

Gym/streaming subsidy

25 days holiday + bank holidays + loyalty days

Monthly professional development day

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in JavaScript & TypeScript.
• Experience with AI-enabled features or products.
• Ability to design scalable APIs and cloud-native solutions.
• Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Passionate about TDD and engineering best practices.
• Confident in presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience guiding technical teams and influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design robust architectures and build high-quality features.
• Drive architectural decisions and best practices.
• Work directly with clients to translate business requirements.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies including AI and modern frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews and foster continuous learning.

Skills

Expert-level JavaScript & TypeScript

AI experience

Architecture expertise

DevOps proficiency

Quality champion

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Tools

AWS

Next.js

React

React Native

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in Leeds is looking for a Principal Software Engineer & Technical Lead. You'll shape technical strategies on client projects while maintaining hands-on coding. The role requires deep expertise in JavaScript, AI, and cloud-native solutions. The position offers hybrid flexibility and a commitment to professional development, along with excellent benefits including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.