Senior Technical Lead (Project Delivery)

Codec Azure; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital transformation company is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to spearhead the delivery of large-scale projects in Belfast. This role combines technical leadership and hands-on coding, requiring 8+ years of experience with the Microsoft Stack including C#, .NET, and Azure. The ideal candidate will effectively manage client relationships while ensuring code quality and robust solution delivery. The position supports hybrid working with essential on-site engagements and is integral to the technical success of client engagements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of development experience in the Microsoft Stack.
• Proven experience as a lead consultant or technical lead.
• Strong working knowledge of Azure PaaS and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Architect/Developer on client projects.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
• Ensure code quality and environment management.

Skills

C#

.NET

Azure

Angular/Blazor

Client Facing Communication

Consultancy Experience

Job description

Senior Technical Lead (Project Delivery)

Department: Azure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Belfast

Description

Role Title: Senior Technical Lead (Project Delivery)

Location: Dublin, Ireland or UK (Hybrid / Client Site)

Department: Application Modernisation & Enterprise Integration

About Codec

Codec is an award-winning digital transformation company with big growth ambitions. We are an established full-stack IT consultancy, a local alternative to the Big 4, headquartered in Dublin with offices in Galway, Belfast, London, Poland, and Germany.

We are growing rapidly and have crafted a clear vision of the future, developing our own ‘IP’ to complement the Cloud stacks from Microsoft. As we continue to win large‑scale government and enterprise contracts, we need strong technical leadership on the ground.

The Role

Codec is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to spearhead the delivery of large-scale, long-term enterprise projects (12+ months).

This is a hands‑on, client‑facing delivery role. You will not just be an architect in an ivory tower; you will be the “Captain of the Ship” for a dedicated client engagement. You will serve as the primary technical authority on the ground, leading a squad of developers to deliver robust Azure‑based solutions while remaining hands‑on with the code.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery Leadership

• Technical Ownership: Act as the Lead Architect/Developer for a dedicated client project. You own the technical roadmap, architecture, and code quality for that specific engagement.
• Client Advisory: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client’s internal IT and stakeholders. Explain technical decisions, manage scope creep, and build trust through competence.
• Hands‑on Execution: This is a builder role. You will spend a significant portion of your time coding (C#, .NET, Azure, Angular/Blazor), setting the pace for the team and handling the most complex integrations yourself.

Team Direction (Project Level)

• Squad Leadership: Direct the daily technical work of the developers assigned to your project. Assign tasks based on capability, conduct code reviews, and unblock the team when they hit technical walls.
• Quality Control: Ensure that what goes into the client’s environment is production‑ready. You are the final gatekeeper for code quality, security, and performance on your project.

Solution Design & Integration

• Architecture Implementation: Translate high‑level designs into working software. Make the granular decisions on how to implement Azure Functions, Service Bus patterns, and Dataverse integrations within the client’s specific constraints.
• Environment Management: Take responsibility for the project's DevOps maturity, ensuring CI/CD pipelines and environments (Dev/Test/Prod) are correctly managed and secured.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Required Skills & Experience

• Consultancy Experience: Proven experience acting as a lead consultant or technical lead on long‑term client projects. You understand the difference between internal development and billable client delivery.
• Full‑Stack Seniority: 8+ years of development experience with deep expertise in the Microsoft Stack (C#, .NET, Azure). You must be capable of leading a team by example.
• Client Facing Communication: Excellent ability to manage client expectations, explain technical risks to non‑technical project managers, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Azure Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Azure PaaS (App Services, Functions) and integration patterns (Service Bus, Event Grid).
• Delivery Focus: A track record of shipping software. You are not just an architect who draws diagrams; you are a lead who pushes code to production.

Location & Eligibility

• Hybrid Working: Codec supports hybrid working; however, on‑site working will be required where expected by customers, and attendance at Codec offices is expected regularly.
• Right to Work: Candidates must be currently located in Ireland or the UK with existing Right to Work approval.