Technical Lead - Software Engineering

Akoni Technologies; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Sales & Marketing to lead their innovative digital platforms. This role demands a seasoned Tech Lead with over 7 years of experience in software engineering, including technical leadership. You will shape the future of digital solutions, ensuring seamless customer experiences while driving strategic technology decisions. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact the trajectory of their services. If you're ready to take ownership and lead a talented team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic workplace culture

Leadership role

Influence on digital platform direction

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in both frontend and backend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and performance of digital platforms.
• Drive improvements across CI/CD, testing, and deployment pipelines.

Skills

Node.js

React

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

CI/CD Pipelines

RESTful API Design

SQL Databases

NoSQL Databases

Docker

DevOps Practices

Frontend Architecture Patterns

Tools

CloudFormation

EKS

ECS

Job description

Head of Sales & Marketing at Akoni Technologies

Akoni Technologies is hiring on behalf of a client who is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer to drive the technical strategy and development of their digital platforms.

About the Role

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering complex, large-scale web applications and services.
• Strong foundation in both frontend and backend technologies, with deep expertise in modern development practices.
• This role is not just about coding — it requires a seasoned Tech Lead who can take ownership of both high-level architecture and hands-on software delivery.

Technical Proficiency

• Expert in Node.js, React, and frontend architecture patterns.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, including hands-on experience with services, cloud architecture, and infrastructure as code (CloudFormation or similar).
• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (EKS/ECS).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing).
• Strong grasp of RESTful API design, security principles, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Lead the architecture and performance of digital platforms, guiding development efforts and making strategic technology decisions. Deliver a seamless self-service customer experience and ensure scalable system integration.

Process & Quality Improvement

Set and uphold coding standards and best practices. Drive improvements across CI/CD, testing, and deployment pipelines. Champion automation and introduce tools that boost quality and efficiency.

Support and mentor team members, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge sharing. Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business objectives and communicate clearly across all levels.

What the Client Offers

• A key leadership role in a forward-thinking, market-leading technology company.
• The opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of a growing digital platform.
• A dynamic and innovative workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT System Custom Software Development