Lead Technology Manager

Thames Cash and Carry ( Thames C&C LTD ); London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG group in London is seeking a Lead Technology professional to own the technical roadmap and mentor a distributed team. This role requires 5+ years in senior technical leadership, strong expertise in Python and various platforms. You will define the technical strategy for ERP and e-commerce platforms, architect scalable solutions, and manage budgets. Competitive salary and immediate start available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to build technology backbone of a rapidly scaling business

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Python, Laravel, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with ERP/e-commerce integrations.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical strategy for platforms.
• Architect scalable solutions using various technologies.
• Lead and mentor offshore and freelance developers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Odoo v18

Bagisto (Laravel)

PostgreSQL

Docker

AWS

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a Lead Technology professional to own our technical roadmap, build scalable systems, and mentor a distributed development team. You will work directly with the CEO and senior leadership to align technology with aggressive growth plans.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical strategy for ERP, CRM, and e-commerce platforms.
• Architect scalable solutions using Odoo v18, Bagisto (Laravel), PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS.
• Lead and mentor offshore and freelance developers.
• Integrate APIs (Brandbank, Deliveroo/JustEat, competitor pricing feeds) and automation tools.
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability across all platforms.
• Manage technology budgets (~£15k/month) and vendor relationships.

Requirements

• 5+ years in senior technical leadership (Lead Developer, CTO, or Head of Technology).
• Strong expertise in Python (FastAPI/Odoo), Laravel/Bagisto, React, PostgreSQL, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with ERP/e-commerce integrations and API-driven architectures.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Multilingual (Hindi, Tamil) is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to build the technology backbone of a rapidly scaling business.

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced. Hindi – Advanced

Employment

Full-time

Schedule

Monday- Friday 9am to 5pm

Salary

£28.2 – £30.77 hourly

Starting time

Immediate start!

About Thames Cash and Carry ( Thames C&C LTD )

Thames C&C Group is an ambitious FMCG wholesale and retail group scaling from £6 million to £50 million turnover. Our digital transformation initiative, Project 333, includes ERP/CRM implementation.