Technology Lead

N Consulting Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cardiff is seeking a Technology Lead with a strong understanding of system design and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, particularly with .NET Core, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines. This hybrid role involves close coordination with Client Architects to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture. The position enjoys a flexible work-from-office arrangement and offers a chance to lead significant projects focused on application modernization.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of system design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Coordination with Client Architects and Business stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Experience in system design and cloud technologies (1–3 years).

.NET Core

C#

Azure services (App Services, Functions, etc.)

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and documentation abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Work mode

Hybrid, 3 days WFO

Contract duration

6 months

Location

Cardiff

Role Title

Technology Lead

Minimum years of experience

10 years

Must Have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in system design and cloud technologies; overall 10+ years of experience in technology.
• Proficiency in .NET Core, C#, and Azure services (App Services, Functions, API Management, Azure SQL, Storage, Service Bus, Event Grid, etc.).
• Strong understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities, with proven experience in stakeholder engagement and architectural discussions.

Job description

The candidate should have a strong understanding of system design principles, hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and high‑performance solutions.

Expertise in microservices architecture, event‑driven design, and modern application development patterns is essential.

The role also involves close coordination with Client Architects and Business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and modernization strategies.

Prior experience in Application Modernization and Application Portfolio Rationalization projects would be preferred.