Technology Lead (Remote - UK)

MoneyLion; Greater London; Remote; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional learning opportunities

Flexible work model

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Tech Lead to manage complex systems and drive architectural decisions. This role requires strong engineering expertise, particularly in AWS, along with a track record of leading teams and projects. Candidates should have proficiency in at least one modern programming language and be adept with Infrastructure as Code practices. The position promotes mentorship within a collaborative environment and offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer managing complex systems.
• Hands-on AWS experience and cloud-native architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own system design for high-impact initiatives.
• Drive delivery of complex projects.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance.

Skills

Tech Leadership

AWS

System Design

Programming (Python, Java, Node.js)

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Terraform

AWS Services (Lambda, ECS, RDS)

Job description

Compensation Range:

£140,000 - £180,000

Compensation Disclaimer: The salary range listed reflects the base pay for this role at Altus Group and is provided where required by local regulations. Actual offers may differ based on experience, market conditions, and other relevant factors. The range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, equity, benefits, or other incentives.

Job Summary: Altus Group is building modern, AWS‑native platforms and is seeking a hands‑on Tech Lead who combines strong engineering expertise with technical leadership. This role serves as a senior technical voice on the team, responsible for writing and reviewing production code, driving architectural decisions, and owning mission‑critical services end‑to‑end. The Tech Lead will raise the technical bar through mentorship, strong engineering practices, and clear decision‑making while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership & Architecture

• Own system design for complex, high‑impact initiatives from analysis through implementation
• Take end‑to‑end ownership of mission‑critical services, ensuring reliability, scalability, and long‑term sustainability
• Manage and reduce technical debt strategically
• Design cost‑efficient, cloud‑native solutions

Engineering Excellence

• Set and uphold standards for code quality, testing, observability, security, and documentation
• Champion automated testing and “shift‑left” quality practices
• Promote DevSecOps principles to embed security and compliance into development
• Lead through thorough code reviews, design documentation, and retrospectives

Delivery & Collaboration

• Drive delivery of complex, multi‑phase initiatives
• Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Architects to shape the technical roadmap
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Identify risks early and proactively remove blockers

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Build and evolve AWS‑based, cloud‑native systems (Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, SQS, API Gateway, CloudWatch)
• Own both application code and infrastructure (Infrastructure as Code, e.g., Terraform)
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments
• Support incident response and continuous reliability improvements

Mentorship & Team Enablement

• Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance
• Support hiring and onboarding of engineers
• Encourage thoughtful adoption of AI‑assisted development tools

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or Senior Engineer owning complex systems in production
• Strong hands‑on AWS experience and cloud‑native architecture expertise
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Java, Node.js, etc.)
• Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability, APIs, and data modelling
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or similar)
• Strong CI/CD and observability experience
• Experience implementing robust testing strategies
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally in Agile environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations

What Altus Group offers

• Rewarding performance: competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well‑being.
• Growth and development: we invest in your professional learning. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning content.
• Flexible work model: our Activity‑Based Work model provides flexibility to align your work location to the needs of the work — use the office for collaboration and remote work for focused tasks.

Inclusivity & Accessibility

Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools may be used to support the initial stages of screening for this role; however, all assessments and final hiring decisions are reviewed and made by an Altus Group hiring professional.

Background Checks

Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, Altus Group may conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, credit history (where relevant), and reference checks. The scope and nature of background checks may vary depending on the role, location, and applicable laws. All background checks will be conducted in compliance with local laws and regulations, and candidates will be informed of any checks required as part of the recruitment process.