Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce

Circle Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent online retailer is seeking a Tech Lead Software Engineer for their eCommerce platform. This remote role includes leading a talented development team and shaping the digital shopping experience for millions. Responsibilities include designing scalable architectures, mentoring developers, and managing key projects. Candidates should possess strong eCommerce development skills, leadership abilities, and proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js. Flexible work hours and a collaborative environment are offered, making this a great opportunity for impactful work.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible hours and hybrid working

Collaborative environment for idea implementation

Qualifications

• Strong eCommerce development experience and a solid grasp of back‑end services and data exchange patterns.
• Great leadership skills – enjoy bringing people together and helping them do their best work.
• Proficiency with TypeScript, Node.js, and serverless cloud-native solutions (especially AWS).

Responsibilities

• Leading software development projects from concept to delivery.
• Designing scalable, high‑performing architectures that keep things running smoothly.
• Mentoring and supporting developers across the team.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to plan, improve, and implement new features and systems.
• Bringing solid experience designing and implementing clean integration patterns connecting modern cloud services, APIs, and data flows.

Skills

eCommerce development experience

Leadership skills

Proficiency with TypeScript

Proficiency with Node.js

Experience with cloud-native solutions (AWS)

Job description

Tech Lead Software Engineer - eCommerce

Location :

Remote - 1 day a month in the office, Manchester, Leeds or Sheffield are a very commutable distance to HQ

If you're the kind of developer who enjoys solving complex problems, building slick digital experiences, and leading from the front - this could be your next challenge.

This growing online retailer (we can't name names, but you've almost definitely shopped with them) is looking for a Senior / Tech Lead Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of their eCommerce platform. You'll guide a small talented development team, take ownership of key projects, be no.2 to the Head of Engineering and make a real impact on how millions of customers shop online.

What you'll be doing

• Leading software development projects from concept to delivery.
• Designing scalable, high‑performing architectures that keep things running smoothly.
• Mentoring and supporting developers across the team.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to plan, improve, and implement new features and systems.
• Bringing solid experience designing and implementing clean integration patterns connecting modern cloud services, APIs, and data flows to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

What they're after

• Strong eCommerce development experience and a solid grasp of back‑end services and data exchange patterns.
• Great leadership skills – enjoy bringing people together and helping them do their best work.
• Proficiency with TypeScript, Node.js, and serverless cloud-native solutions (especially AWS).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with BigCommerce, Bloomreach, or warehouse/fulfilment systems.

Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working.
• A collaborative environment where your ideas actually get built, not buried.

If you love clean code, clever architecture, and making tech that scales beautifully - this is a role where you can really leave your mark.

For further details and to apply please get in touch with jon.brass @ circlerecruitment.com