Technical Lead

Harrington Starr; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing SaaS company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee the engineering function and shape the product's technical direction. This hands-on leadership role involves mentoring engineers, leading the development of an AI-driven platform, and ensuring performance and scalability. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, preferably in AI or SaaS, and a background in Python or Node.js. Competitive salary and meaningful equity are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Meaningful equity

Supportive founding team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in AI, SaaS, or automation.
• Strong technical background with Python, Node.js, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in leading a team in a startup or fast-paced tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of the AI-driven SaaS platform.
• Mentor and guide engineers, setting standards for best practices.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver impactful features.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Leadership

Tools

Python

Node.js

Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Technical Lead | London

Competitive salary + meaningful equity | Full-time

I’m working with a fast-growing SaaS company that’s using technology to transform the way property management works in the UK. Their platform automates time-consuming admin and compliance tasks through an intelligent digital assistant — helping property managers and tenants alike save time, stay compliant and communicate effortlessly.

They’re now looking for a Technical Lead to take charge of the engineering function, working closely with the founding team to scale the product and build out the technical vision. This is a hands‑on leadership role — perfect for someone who still enjoys coding but also wants to shape the architecture, lead a small team, and influence the direction of a growing business.

The Role

• Lead the design and development of the company’s AI‑driven SaaS platform
• Stay close to the code — review, optimise and contribute where needed
• Mentor and guide engineers, setting the standard for best practices
• Work closely with product and design to deliver impactful new features
• Ensure reliability, performance and scalability across the platform
• Contribute to long‑term technical strategy and product roadmap decisions

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, ideally within AI, SaaS or automation platforms
• Strong technical background — experience with Python, Node.js, cloud infrastructure or ML integration is a plus
• Previous experience leading a team or taking technical ownership in a startup or fast‑paced tech business
• Someone who enjoys solving problems, building things that matter and working collaboratively

What’s on Offer

• A genuine opportunity to own the technical direction of a scaling AI product
• Competitive pay and meaningful equity — share in the success you help create
• Work with a talented, passionate and supportive founding team
• Be part of something early‑stage, where your decisions have real impact
• Based in London — 5 days a week in the office for true collaboration and fast decision‑making

If you’re a strong engineer looking to take the next step into a leadership role, this is a great chance to help build a product that’s genuinely changing an industry.