Technical Lead

Understanding Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering GreenTech organisation is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to guide engineering teams while being deeply involved in technical delivery. Based in London, this hybrid position offers up to £130k plus bonuses and benefits. Candidates should have experience in Kotlin or Java, AWS, and event-driven microservices architectures. The role focuses on shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices within an innovative environment committed to sustainable living.

Benefits

Bonus

Share options

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Income protection

Flexible working with up to 3 days from home

Qualifications

• Experience in Kotlin or strong Java.
• Proficiency in AWS or other major cloud platforms.
• Experience with event-driven & microservices architectures.
• Ability to lead teams while being technically engaged.
• Experience in modern, product-driven tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering squads while being involved in technical delivery.
• Shape architecture and mentor engineers.
• Drive best practices across the platform.

Skills

Kotlin or strong Java

AWS or other major cloud platforms

Event-driven & microservices architectures

Leading teams while remaining technically hands-on

Working in modern, product-driven tech environments

Job description

Have you led engineering teams technically?

Do you love combining exciting technical challenges with positive impact?

♻ Technical Lead – Tech for Good ♻

💰 Up to £130k + bonus + shares + benefits

📍 Hybrid in London – 3 days per week

We’re working with a pioneering GreenTech organisation on a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable living by delivering smarter, accessible, and cost-effective green energy solutions for electric vehicle charging.

As part of their next phase of growth, they’re looking for a hands‑on Tech Lead / Principal / Staff Engineer to guide engineering squads while still being deeply involved in technical delivery. You’ll play a key part in shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across the platform.

They’re looking for people with experience in :

• Kotlin (or strong Java engineers willing to transition)
• AWS or other major cloud platforms
• Event‑driven & microservices architectures
• Working in modern, product‑driven tech environments
• Leading teams while remaining technically hands‑on

They want leaders who are inquisitive, collaborative, and able to elevate engineering standards—people who aren’t afraid to challenge convention and bring fresh thinking to the table.

You’ll receive an excellent benefits package including :

• Bonus
• Share options
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contributions
• Income protection
• Flexible working with up to 3 days from home

If you’re keen to lead teams that are making a real-world impact, while working with modern technologies, apply now for this exciting hands‑on Tech Lead opportunity.

Please note : Due to compliance restrictions, only candidates based in and eligible to work in the UK can be considered.