Technical Lead (Cloud Architecture)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (Fullstack/Cloud Architecture): Leading architecture and technical design of scalable cloud solutions across client projects, ensuring best engineering practices. Focus on shaping effective ways of working, establishing robust engineering ecosystems, and providing clear technical direction as an authority to clients.

Location: Leeds / Hybrid, 2x days per week (Must be based in Leeds, UK)

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a modern technology consultancy specializing in cloud and software engineering practices.

What you will do

• Lead architecture and technical design of scalable, modern digital solutions across client engagements.
• Oversee engineering processes, ensuring best practices in development, quality assurance, and delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to development using preferred tools and languages.
• Establish and evolve engineering ecosystems that promote high-quality output, including CI/CD, automation, and testing strategies.
• Act as a technical authority for clients, building strong stakeholder relationships and providing clear technical direction.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring collective ownership of delivery excellence.

Requirements

• Strong experience delivering modern technology stacks and cloud-based platforms.
• Proven capability across front-end technologies such as React, Vue, or Flutter.
• Proficiency in back-end languages such as C#, Java, Python, Node.js, or Go.
• Demonstrable ability to write maintainable, reliable, and testable code.
• Good knowledge of data storage solutions, architecture design patterns, and secure development practices.
• Broad experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation tooling.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, service layers, and agile principles.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Passion for emerging technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, edge computing, or blockchain.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Exposure to a broad range of technologies, industries, and complex delivery environments.
• Opportunity to shape architecture and engineering standards at a strategic level.
• Clear pathway for continued professional growth and leadership development.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering culture built around continuous learning and technical excellence.