Technical Lead

PSR Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Non-contributory pension (8-12%) and '

Job summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) seeks a Technical Lead to drive the Data Technology and Innovation division's Digital Delivery Hub. You will shape team direction, deliver high-quality digital products using Java and Angular, and collaborate with Product Owners and Architects to translate business needs into impactful solutions.

You will mentor engineers, promote best practices, and ensure reliable services across platforms.

Qualifications

• Graduate level education (or equivalent) in Computing, Computer Science, or equivalent subject
• Practical and current active technical experience of Kotlin/Java, JavaScript/Typescript, Angular, AWS
• Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery
• Demonstrable evidence of leading and mentoring teams, with effective stakeholder management and communication at all levels
• Solid problem-solving abilities and understanding of software architecture and design patterns

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in a working technical role, shaping the direction of the team while developing high-quality digital products using Java and Angular
• Help deliver innovative features by turning business requirements into impactful outcomes with Product Owners and Architects
• Promote engineering excellence by establishing and promoting best practices across the development lifecycle
• Maintain reliable services, identify and resolve issues to support business-critical platforms during office hours
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues to improve team capability and foster a learning culture
• Bring initiative and creativity to complex technical challenges, encouraging collaborative problem-solving
• Contribute to wider societal impact while working with a diverse team and pursuing career progression based on performance and leadership potential

Skills

Kotlin/Java

JavaScript/Typescript

Angular

AWS

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Software architecture

Education

Graduate level education in Computing/Computer Science

Job description

Job Title: Technical Lead Division: Data Technology and Innovation Department: Digital Delivery Hub Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £74,900 to £105,000 and London from £82,300 to £115,000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Technical Specialist - Regulatory

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Digital Delivery Hub digitally transforms the FCA's regulatory services to efficiently meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Role responsibilities

• Lead by example in a working technical role, shaping the direction of the team while developing high-quality digital products using Java and Angular
• Help deliver innovative features and solutions by working closely with Product Owners and Architects to turn business requirements into impactful outcomes
• Promote engineering excellence by establishing and promoting best practices, ensuring consistency, quality and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle
• Play a key role in maintaining reliable services, identifying, investigating and resolving issues to support business-critical platforms during office hours
• Develop future skills through mentoring and coaching junior colleagues, helping to improve team capability and create a culture of learning and growth
• Bring initiative and creativity to complex technical challenges, encouraging collaborative problem-solving and encouraging a mindset of continuous improvement
• Contribute to important work on wider society while working alongside a diverse and highly skilled team, gaining exposure to modern technologies, software delivery practices, recognition for your contributions and opportunities for career progression based on performance and leadership potential

Skills required

• Minimum: Practical and current active technical experience of the following: Kotlin/Java, JavaScript/Typescript, Angular, AWS
• Demonstrable evidence of leading and mentoring teams, combined with effective stakeholder management and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation
• Ability to establish a series of engineering best practices and implementing them across multiple teams
• Essential: Graduate level education (or equivalent experience) in Computing, Computer Science, or equivalent subject
• Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery
• Solid problem-solving abilities and structured thinking, capable of handling complex technical challenges
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns and best practices, with a focus on creating scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices
• Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
• For a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values & culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that is free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best.

We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability Confident: our hiring approach

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process.

In cases of high application volumes, we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role's key requirements.

Useful information and timeline

Advert Closing: 1st November CV Review/Shortlist: 4th November First Stage Interviews W/C: 16th November (IN PERSON) Second Stage Interviews: 1st - 3rd December (Online)

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

At the FCA, we're creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We're establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.