Tech Lead

Mclaren Automotive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mclaren Automotive is seeking a Tech Lead to join their Digital Team. This role involves overseeing mobile platform development while ensuring technical excellence and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive software development experience and a passion for leading innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Structured career development framework

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance and health cash plan

Life assurance of 4x your basic salary

Generous parental leave policies

Wellbeing initiatives, including employee assistance

Opportunities to experience our cars

Friends and family day

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin development.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams.
• Ensure continuous improvement in performance, security, and maintainability.

Skills

Leadership

API integration

Flutter

Swift

Kotlin

DevSecOps

Problem-solving

Job description

What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Tech Lead to join our Digital Team in Woking, Leamington Spa, or Bicester. As the Tech Lead, you will oversee the development of our mobile platform, ensuring technical excellence, security, and high-performance execution while mentoring engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Some positions are hybrid; we are open to discussing this for the Tech Lead role. Further details are available on the application page.

What You'll Do

1. Architect and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications.
2. Build seamless API integrations ensuring optimized data flow.
3. Utilize AI-driven test automation and security enhancements embedded in CI/CD pipelines.
4. Collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences.
5. Ensure continuous improvement in performance, security, and maintainability.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of experience in software development, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin development.
• Proven experience in API integration, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Experience with AI-driven test automation and CI/CD environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, collaborating with platform teams for security compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring engineers.
• Experience integrating with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, e-commerce platforms).
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and serverless deployments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Desirable:

• Passion for AI-driven automation and emerging trends in digital experiences.
• Previous automotive experience, including connected car integrations.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to five days.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance of 4x your basic salary.
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical after two years of service.
• Benefits tailored to your lifestyle, such as shopping discounts.
• Generous parental leave policies, including market-leading maternity leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including employee assistance and financial advice.
• Friends and family day.
• Opportunities to experience our cars.

Who Are We?

At McLaren Automotive, we push boundaries and rethink limits. We create breathtaking performance road cars through a diverse community of passionate experts. We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, which drive our innovation and help us create something extraordinary. Join us on our journey. For more details, salary information, and company insights, please use the apply link.