Technical Lead - Software Engineering - £85000 - ID40090

ZipRecruiter; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking digital solutions provider as a Full Stack Developer Tech Lead, where your technical leadership will drive engineering excellence across impactful projects. In this dynamic role, you will mentor a talented team, engage in innovative full stack development, and tackle challenges that improve lives. With a modern tech stack and a collaborative culture, you will have the opportunity to shape both architecture and delivery while working in a hybrid environment that values diversity and inclusion. This is your chance to make a real-world difference in a meaningful way.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Private Medical Insurance

Dental & Optical cover

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Birthday day off

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training support

Company Pension & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a full stack or senior developer role.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and front-end frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering impactful digital solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Ruby

Java

C#

Python

Vue.js

Angular

AWS

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to lead from the front on full stack innovation?

Do you thrive in an environment where clean code, collaboration, and continual learning are the norm?

Looking for a role where your technical leadership directly improves lives?

Our client – a well-established digital solutions provider – is seeking a Full Stack Developer Tech Lead to drive engineering excellence across exciting, impactful projects. This is more than just a coding role – it’s your opportunity to mentor, design, innovate, and be part of something meaningful.

Why This Role is Great

• Lead with Purpose – Guide a team that delivers a platform helping thousands daily, shaping both architecture and delivery.
• Work with a Modern Tech Stack – Dive into tools including Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Python (AWS Lambdas), DynamoDB, and Angular.
• End-to-End Ownership – From infrastructure (AWS, DevOps, CI/CD) to databases and front-end, you’ll be hands-on across the stack.
• Agile & Collaborative Culture – Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and pair programming. Share knowledge and shape process improvements.
• Scale and Performance – Tackle challenges involving high-volume requests, multi-million record databases, and third-party integrations.

About You

You're a developer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real-world difference. In this role, you’ll get to:

• Build upon your expertise with object-oriented programming (Java, C#, Ruby, etc.).
• Explore full stack development – from data layers to beautiful, functional interfaces.
• Enhance your AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps capabilities in a supportive, collaborative team.
• Embrace the chance to lead projects and help others grow through your mentorship.
• Be involved in meaningful work that empowers care professionals and supports vulnerable communities.

Your Wishlist of Skills

If you bring experience in some of the following areas, we’d love to hear from you. And if you’re excited by the role but your skills are a little different – get in touch anyway!

• 2+ years of experience in a full stack or senior developer role.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming such as Ruby, Java, C#, or Python.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Vue.js, Angular, or React.
• Comfortable with cloud platforms (AWS), databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB), and DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines).
• Passion for mentoring, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality, scalable code.
• Agile methodology experience, including scrum ceremonies and collaborative planning.

The Perks

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays – with more earned for long service
• Hybrid working model – work remotely and collaborate in vibrant offices
• Private Medical Insurance, Dental & Optical cover
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Birthday day off & Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme & ongoing training support
• Company Pension & Life Assurance

Matters

Our client and our agency partner are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need adjustments to support your application, we’re here to help.

Ready to lead with impact?

Apply now and help shape technology that makes a tangible difference every day. Let’s build better, together.