Technical Lead (.NET)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (.NET/Azure): Leading a cross-functional squad to design and deliver high-quality insurance products using a microservice architecture on Azure with an accent on scalable backend systems and engineering standards. Focus on designing event-driven patterns, mentoring developers, and collaborating with product teams to translate customer needs into technical plans.

Location: Hybrid (3 days a week in Liverpool City Centre HQ)

Salary: £70,000–£85,000

Company

A national insurance leader with over 40 years of expertise, providing specialist insurance services across the UK.

What you will do

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

Requirements

• Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment.
• Strong technical background in .NET and Azure.
• Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup.
• Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed and scalability.
• Must be based in the UK or hold a Graduate/Post-Study Work visa with at least one year remaining.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Culture & Benefits

• Up to 35 days of holiday (depending on tenure) including bank holidays, with buy/sell options.
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• 24/7 mental health support and free counselling.
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via an internal platform.
• Supportive, transparent culture with opportunities for professional development and innovation time.