Senior Tech Lead & AI Architect (Hybrid)

Parallax Agency Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking a Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead in Leeds. This role combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy, focusing on AI applications and guiding teams through project engagements. The candidate should possess strong skills in Next.js, React, and AWS, alongside a solid understanding of DevOps practices. Hybrid work and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Private medical healthcare (Bupa)

4% matched pension

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Flexible working

Quarterly company Hack Days

1 professional development day per month

City centre office

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 5 loyalty days

Team events

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

2 streaming services or gym membership subsidised

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering or building AI applications.
• Strong experience with Next.js, React, and AWS.
• Ability to balance leadership with hands-on software development.
• Strong quality assurance mindset including test-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop long-term software architecture strategy.
• Lead technical discovery workshops with stakeholders.
• Balance strategic oversight with hands-on coding.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Champion test-driven development and code reviews.

Skills

Experience with AI applications

Next.js or equivalent JS framework

React

AWS experience

DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Test-driven development

Excellent communication skills

Software architecture principles

Job description

A leading tech consultancy is seeking a Principal Software Engineer / Tech Lead in Leeds. This role combines technical expertise with strategic consultancy, focusing on AI applications and guiding teams through project engagements. The candidate should possess strong skills in Next.js, React, and AWS, alongside a solid understanding of DevOps practices. Hybrid work and excellent benefits are offered.