TL;DR

Technical Lead (.Net): Guiding a cross-functional squad in designing, building, and delivering software products, with an accent on modern engineering practices and microservice architecture. Focus on mentoring developers, setting technical direction, and ensuring seamless integration with the broader platform.

Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office)

Salary: £70,000–£85,000 depending on experience

Company

Acorn Insurance is part of the %hirify_global%, bringing over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise.

What you will do

Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software.
Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure.
Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences.
Partner with product managers, BAs, and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans.
Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture, and improve engineering standards.
Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling.

Requirements

Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment.
Strong technical background in .NET and Azure.
Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems.
Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup.
Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability, and user experience.
Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions.

Culture & Benefits

35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options.
24/7 mental health support & free counseling available.
Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via internal platform.
Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs.
Recognition awards, social events & more.