Senior AI-Driven Backend Tech Lead (Remote)

Actian

Woking

Hybrid

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Actian in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly technical Tech Lead to guide a small feature team of 3–4 engineers. You will write exceptional backend code, architect robust systems, and lead by example, focusing on SaaS backend architectures with Scala, Python, and TypeScript.

Crucially, you are a modern developer who uses AI coding agents to multiply your team’s output while maintaining code quality, mentoring 3–4 engineers, and partnering with Product Managers to deliver value in a

Qualifications

Deep backend engineering experience building and scaling cloud-native SaaS platforms.
Strong production-proven experience writing code in Scala, with Python or TypeScript as a bonus.
Must-have experience using AI coding agents in daily work and evaluating AI-generated code for security and architecture.

Responsibilities

Hands-on coding and execution: write high-quality backend code.
Technical stack mastery: guide direction with Scala, Python, and TypeScript.
Promote AI-driven velocity by teaching the team to use AI tools effectively.
Product-driven ownership: align technical choices with product goals.
SaaS delivery mastery: own the lifecycle of features for multi-tenant cloud environments.
Mentorship by example: perform pair programming and code reviews to raise team standards.
Achieve velocity: remove blockers and hit milestones.
Collaborate with Product Managers to refine features and translate ideas into tasks.
Ensure production health: reliable, secure, and efficient cloud deployments.