Technical Lead

Esure Group PLC; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology company in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Lead to manage a squad of developers. This role involves leading software development efforts using Java and Spring Boot while ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in CI/CD, Docker, and cloud platforms like AWS. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and comprehensive medical insurance. Apply now to drive innovative customer experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

28 days annual leave

Company funded private medical insurance

Hands-on training and mentoring

Volunteering days

Support for flexible work

Qualifications

• Expert hands-on software development experience required.
• Experience in leading and coaching teams is essential.
• Strong understanding of Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy backlog.
• Improve engineering practices in the squad.
• Motivate and lead a squad in an agile environment.

Skills

Java technical expertise

Spring Boot experience

CI/CD

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platform experience

AWS

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

TDD

BDD

Continuous delivery

Job description

Job Overview

technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of technical experts who build software and customer experiences that continues to drive, shape and deliver our customer‑centric, data driven and digital first strategy. This vacancy is a 12 month fixed term contract position. As a Technical Lead for a squad, you will ensure collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, QA's, Architects and the wider business. You will lead from the front with expert hands‑on software development experience and ensure high technical standards are met throughout the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the squad has a clear mission, understands the wider tech strategy, maintains a healthy backlog and works to Agile practices.
• Improve engineering practices in the squad, including code quality, testing and CI/CD.
• Act as a senior member of esure's engineering community.
• Motivate people and lead a software development squad in an agile environment to deliver and achieve great things.

Qualifications

• Java technical expertise and Spring Boot experience (key).
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (ideally with Kubernetes).
• Cloud platform experience, ideally AWS.
• Advocate of agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD and continuous delivery.

Interview Process

• Introductory call with one of our Talent Partners.
• 1‑hour interview with two of our Technical Leads.
• 30‑minute meeting with members of one of our Agile Squads – Product Owner and Delivery Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure's success.
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products!
• Hands‑on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations and expert partner resources.
• Two volunteering days per year to support local communities.
• Internal networks and communities to connect, learn and share ideas with like‑minded colleagues.
• Support for flexible work; hybrid working approach and ability to choose how and where you work.

EEO Statement

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.