Job Description

My client, a global professional services organisation and leader in digital transformation, is hiring a Senior Manager (Tech Lead) to join their Technology & Transformation team in London or Belfast.
This is a key leadership position within a high-performing innovation function focused on building cutting-edge, human-centric products for finance and business professionals. You will lead the development of scalable applications while driving rapid prototyping and product innovation in a fast-paced, agile environment.

* Competitive salary + bonus package

* Flexible / hybrid working

* Exposure to global, multi-region projects

* Strong career progression within a global organisation

You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team delivering innovative solutions powered by data, AI, and emerging technologies. This role combines technical leadership, product innovation, and people management, offering the opportunity to shape next-generation tools used by global clients.

The Role

As a Senior Manager / Tech Lead, you will take ownership of a Scrum team, leading the design and delivery of scalable, high-quality applications while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
You will work closely with product owners, designers, and engineers to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions that solve complex business challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and mentoring a high-performing Scrum team, driving delivery and technical excellence
* Designing and implementing scalable, resilient technical solutions
* Acting as Technical Lead for key product areas, ensuring quality, maintainability, and performance
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class user experiences
* Driving rapid prototyping and innovation to reduce time-to-value for users
* Supporting Agile delivery processes including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stand-ups
* Coaching and developing engineers across all levels

The Person

* Proven experience leading engineering teams in a commercial environment
* Strong ability to break down complex problems into scalable solutions
* Hands-on development background with modern engineering practices
* Experience working with REST APIs and database technologies
* Strong understanding of CI/CD and automated deployment pipelines
* Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
* Familiarity with testing approaches (TDD / BDD)
* Experience using version control systems (e.g. Git)
* Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills

Desirable Experience

* Experience with modern frontend and/or backend technologies (e.g. JavaScript frameworks, Java)
* Cloud experience (AWS, Azure or similar)
* Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
* Experience building and scaling enterprise-grade applications

For further information on this role, or any other Software Development or Technology opportunities, apply via the link or contact for a confidential discussion.