Technical Lead – Full Stack Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK FinTech company is seeking a Technical Lead for Full Stack Engineering. This remote-first position involves ownership of software features, shaping architectural direction, and mentoring engineers in a growth-oriented culture. The role requires strong delivery skills in a high-autonomy environment.

Benefits

Remote-first setup

Monthly team meetups

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Strong full stack engineering skills.
• High level of autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of features from concept through to production.
• Shape architecture and influence technical direction.
• Support and mentor other engineers.

Skills

Software Delivery

Clean Code

Performance Optimization

Agile Principles

Cloud Platforms

Tools

PHP

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Technical Lead – Full Stack Engineering, chester

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Technical Lead – Full Stack Engineering

Remote-first (UK-based), with monthly meetups in the Midlands

Are you a senior engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and delivering high-impact software? Do you enjoy working across the full stack, owning features end-to-end, and influencing architecture and technical direction? Looking for a high-growth environment where you can move fast and make a difference?

Then this could be for you:

I am working on behalf of a high-growth UK FinTech that is redefining recurring commerce and digital payments. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling product business as a Technical Lead, owning the delivery of real-world software that makes a tangible impact.

They are looking for a hands-on technical leader with strong full stack engineering skills who thrives in a high-trust, high-autonomy environment. As a Technical Lead, you will be at the heart of product delivery – driving forward scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.

What you will do:

• Take ownership of features from concept through to production.
• Shape architecture and influence technical direction across the platform.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and fellow engineers to deliver incremental value.
• Support and mentor other engineers to drive a culture of excellence.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex software products in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Familiarity with PHP, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), Docker/Kubernetes is a bonus.
• A strong focus on clean code, performance, testing, CI/CD, and agile principles.
• High level of autonomy and accountability – able to manage your own work and lead by example.

What’s on offer:

• A remote-first setup, with monthly team meetups in the Midlands.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on delivering value, not hierarchy.
• The opportunity to shape a modern payments platform in a fast-scaling tech company.