Staff Engineering Lead (.NET, Azure)

ASOS.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

25 days paid annual leave

Job summary

A leading online retailer is seeking an Engineering Lead to shape both technology and teams. This role involves technical leadership, managing a team of engineers, and collaborating with various departments to ensure project success. The ideal candidate should have strong software development experience and a passion for mentoring. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a supportive, innovative environment. Join us to make a significant impact from day one with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing engineers.
• Deep understanding of product development lifecycle.
• Strong background in software development or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for the team across all stages of the SDLC.
• Manage a team of six to eight engineers, focusing on growth.
• Align on product vision, requirements and priorities.

Skills

Inspirational Leader

Technical Expertise

Problem Solver

Agile Advocate

Tools

.NET 6+

OpenID Connect

OAuth2.0

Job description

Job Description

As an Engineering Lead, you will play a dual role in shaping both the technology we build and the people who build it. You will be hands‑on with technology, contributing to architecture, design and the technical roadmap, while also leading and developing your team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead and be accountable for the team across all stages of the SDLC, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Contribute to coding, code reviews, testing and solving challenging technical problems.
  • Own technical delivery, timelines, quality standards and best‑practice adherence.
  • Guide the team through agile practices, planning, and retrospectives to continuously improve.
• People Management
  • Manage a team of six to eight engineers, focusing on growth, feedback, and career advancement.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that encourages diverse perspectives.
  • Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching.
  • Assist with people planning, recruitment and smooth onboarding of new hires.
• Collaboration with Product Management
  • Align on product vision, requirements and priorities, translating goals into actionable tasks.
  • Co‑lead planning, agile ceremonies and other key activities to balance technical and business perspectives.
  • Deliver value to customers by aligning engineering work with strategic business goals.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work with designers, applied scientists, QA engineers and other stakeholders to build high‑performing products.
  • Serve as a technical representative in product discussions, communicating progress and challenges to senior management.
  • Collaborate with other engineering leaders to maintain overall architecture, quality, security and data standards.

Why You’ll Love Working as an Engineering Lead

• Empowerment and Impact: Lead a talented team and shape the future of our products.
• People‑Focused Culture: A supportive environment that values growth and collaboration.
• Innovation‑Driven Environment: Work on challenging projects that push technology boundaries.
• Career Development: Access to training, conferences and mentorship.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Team: Every voice is heard and valued.

Qualifications

• Inspirational Leader & Line Manager: Proven experience managing and developing engineers.
• Product‑Centric Approach: Deep understanding of product development lifecycle.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in software development or architecture, comfortable with modern technologies such as .NET 6+, OpenID Connect, OAuth2.0 and identity services.
• Collaborative and Communicative: Skilled at bridging technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Dedicated to helping team members grow.
• Problem Solver and Innovator: Thrive on solving complex problems and challenging the status quo.
• Agile Advocate: Experienced in agile methodologies and continuous improvement.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary, pension, and private medical care scheme.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Flex benefits allowance (convertable to cash or other benefits).
• 25 days paid annual leave plus an extra day for your birthday.
• Employee discount.
• Internal tech‑focused skills development programme (Tech Develops).
• Opportunities to represent ASOS at industry events.
• Opportunity to shape and drive DE&I initiatives in tech.
• Make an impact from day one with cutting‑edge technology.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology
• Retail

Location

London, England, United Kingdom