11 Oct
IRIS #foundbyiris
Birmingham
We are looking for a strategic, client focussed and creative Tech Lead who can take the puzzle-pieces that are a client’s business requirements, and design masterpiece solutions. Creativity in problem solving as well as being an excellent listener are probably the most emphasised facets of a Tech Lead. Ability to translate the business strategy into a clear technology strategy to support client growth and deliver ongoing value.
Ability to design and implement first-class end-to-end Solutions Architecture. Ability to analyse, appraise and make recommendations based upon the existing client technology landscape and business ambitions, including key technologies, providers and solutions.
Ability to convey recommendations clearly via documentation, diagrams, presentations and discussions.
Ability to lead the development and implementation of technology roadmaps with senior clients and development teams. Practices and patterns such as Maintainable, Domain Driven Design and enterprise integration. Architectural experience with E-Commerce operations.
Enterprise integration patterns. Experience with modern Data architecture. Mentoring, coaching, line management of developers of all levels of experience.
Wider Technology Department Leadership activities. Collaborate with creatives to formulate design to technology solution processes. Technical Capabilities & ExperienceExtensive Experience of Web, Mobile Application, API, Platform and Digital Product DevelopmentStrong understanding of Web Content Delivery; CSR, SSR, SSG and Hybrid Applications, along with caching strategies.
Strong understanding and hands-on experience of Microservice Architecture and distributed Systems.
Extensive Experience utilising Cloud-native Serverless Technologies. Expansive knowledge of MACH and Headless SaaS Products and Integrations.
Strong understanding of Omni-channel Content distribution and Digital Experience Platforms. Strong understanding and practical experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, process and automation. Hands-on Cloud Infrastructure and Infra-as-Code; AWS, Azure or GCP.Hands-on Cloud SaaS hosting products; Vercel, Netlify, Amplify or similar.
API Design, Database design and Middleware Architecture. Strong Opinion and Knowledge of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape, Consumption of Off-the-shelf, tailored and Bespoke cloud-based solutions. Experience with modern Webstacks and JavaScript libraries; REACT, Angular or Vue, Next.js.
Experience with build tools and Styles Framework (CSS, SASS, Tailwind etc). Design tools, Design Systems, and Design to Code as part of fully integrated Digital Experience platforms is advantageous. Qualities & Characteristics
Be a champion for product excellence.3-5 years experience working as a hands-on Technical Lead designing Architecture. Experience working in a creative and/or agency environment is advantageous. Be a coach and motivator who can inspire colleagues and clients with best practices and state-of-the-art techniques.
Excellent communication and presentation skills. Be inspired by emerging technologies to apply relevant learnings to our business and that of our work for clients.
Acute attention to detail and drive for perfection.
A practically-minded thought leader whose first priority is delivering excellent work and rich customer experience.
▶️ Technical Lead
🖊️ IRIS #foundbyiris
📍 Birmingham