Technical Lead

Serac Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technology company is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee a section of their engineering team. This role requires a blend of technical prowess and leadership skills to promote engineering excellence and oversee product development. Applicants should have over 3 years of engineering leadership experience, a strong background in software development (especially with AWS, Docker, and TypeScript), and be adept at fostering collaboration between teams. The position offers competitive salary and rewards including unlimited holiday and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited Holiday

Fast Career Growth

Ongoing Training & Development

Great Team & Company Culture

Mentorship Program

Dog-Friendly Office

Monthly Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years in engineering leadership roles with a track record of success.
• Hands-on experience with front-end and back-end technologies.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote a high standard of engineering excellence within teams.
• Oversee technical aspects of product development from ideation to launch.
• Grow and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical expertise in software development

Problem-solving mindset

Agile experience

Collaboration with product teams

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

TypeScript

SQL

Job description

Salary: £80,000 - 95,000 per year

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in engineering leadership roles, with a proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in software development and architecture. Expertise in modern tech stacks (e.g., TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, cloud platforms like AWS). Hands‑on experience with both front‑end and back‑end technologies.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and mentor engineering teams. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Product Focus: Experience working closely with product teams to align engineering efforts with business goals. Ability to understand the broader vision and deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset: A solution‑oriented approach to complex challenges, with the ability to make strategic decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Agile Experience: Strong experience in Agile methodologies and practices, with the ability to implement and adapt processes that work best for the team.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Actively promote a high standard of engineering excellence within teams, being accountable for technical outcomes, team performance, and individual growth.
• Product Development: Oversee technical aspects of product development from ideation to launch, ensuring scalability, performance, and security of solutions.
• Engineering Culture: Foster a collaborative, results‑driven culture that champions continuous improvement, technical innovation, and best practices.
• Team Development: Grow and mentor a high‑performing engineering team through guidance, regular feedback, and career development.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the CTO and Head of Product to translate business needs into technical solutions and ensure effective communication between product and engineering teams.
• Process Optimisation: Continuously improve engineering processes, workflows, and tools, advocating for Agile development practices and methodologies that enhance team productivity.

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• Backend
• Cloud
• CTO
• Docker
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Machine Learning
• PLC
• SQL
• Security
• TypeScript
• microservices
• NodeJS
• Product Manager

Hybrid

London, UK

Technical Lead

About Serac Group

Serac Group is a UK‑based technology company leading the digital transformation of the property, planning, and local government sectors. Through our suite of platforms—including SeracTech, Ibex, Planda, and our upcoming launch Rafter—we are reshaping the future of property data, planning intelligence, and civic technology. We are one of the largest providers of AI and backend software to local government in the UK, supporting over 270 councils in managing planning applications. Our strategic partnership with Idox PLC helps us deliver scalable solutions across both public and private sectors. Our platform Ibex supports around 85 percent of all UK property transactions, powering approximately 3,000 daily transactions and providing reliable data to major comparison sites and top UK mortgage lenders.

Role Overview

As the Technical Lead, you will oversee a section of the engineering team, champion best practices, and set the technical direction for our products. Balancing approximately 50% hands‑on technical work with 50% team leadership, you will directly impact product development and the growth of your team. You will be involved in practical technical tasks while also fostering collaboration and driving performance through effective management and coaching.

Rewards

• Unlimited Holiday to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Fast Career Growth opportunities in a rapidly scaling company.
• Ongoing Training & Development to keep you at the top of your game.
• A Great Team & Company Culture with regular socials and team‑building events.
• Mentorship Program to support your professional growth.
• Dog‑Friendly Office – because we know pets make everything better.
• Monthly Pension Scheme to secure your future.

Why Serac Group?

At Serac Group we’re redefining what’s possible in planning and construction through AI and technology. We hire talented people who are passionate about making a difference, solving problems, and driving innovation. Join us to be a part of a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence, and help shape the future of PropTech and beyond.

last updated 50 week of 2025