Technical Lead

CompanyFormula Recruitment

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Tech Lead

London Hybrid

£100,000-£130,000 + bonus + benefits

We’re working with a rapidly growing tech for good company that is transforming how data, automation, and smart integrations shape the future of digital infrastructure. Their platform optimises real-time operations, connecting users with seamless, intelligent technology solutions.

We are looking for a hands-on Tech Lead with strong experience in the JVM ecosystem to help lead and grow one of their high-performing product engineering teams. This Tech Lead position is a leadership opportunity to shape architecture, guide engineering practices, and collaborate closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver impact at scale.

Responsibilities as a Tech Lead:

Take ownership of system design, architecture, and implementation of key backend services
Guide and mentor engineers across a cross-functional team
Work closely with product managers and business stakeholders to align technical direction with strategic goals
Write high-quality, production-ready code using Kotlin or Java

Lead by example through code reviews, architectural decisions, and continuous delivery practices

Drive improvements in engineering practices, tooling, and team workflows

Help scale backend infrastructure to meet growing product demands

Key Requirements:

Strong commercial experience in the JVM ecosystem for backend development
Confidence to work with Spring Boot or Ktor to build robust microservices
Strong ability to write secure, resilient, and well-tested code
Ability to align engineering to ambitious commercial objectives
Experience in line management responsibilities while remaining deeply technical
Desire for building API-first products
Deep understanding of software design patterns, SOLID principles, and test-driven development
Experience with Agile methodologies, including peer reviews & pair programming.
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

Benefits:

Competitive salary and bonus
Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office
Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme with 4x salary

Income Protection Scheme

Season Ticket Loan & Ride to Work Scheme

Pension scheme and other perks

This is a career defining Tech Lead position with the potential to have a massive impact on the technology strategy of a business that is directly shaping the future of intelligent digital infrastructure. If you’re a Tech Lead ready to take on meaningful challenges in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment then we’d love to hear from you.

**Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback.**