Lead Developer - Azure / .NET

Job Description Tech Lead Azure / .NETRemote / London (occasional office visits)95,000 100,000 + c.20% bonus + excellent benefitsAzure | C# | .NET | APIs | Platform LeadershipA senior Tech Lead is required to join a well-established e-commerce brand operating at scale, supporting high-throughput, business-critical backend systems.This role sits within a core backend and API-focused team responsible for internal platforms that directly support commercial operations. It is a leadership role first and foremost, focused on technical direction, solution design, and raising engineering standards, rather than day-to-day feature coding.Youll work closely with senior engineering leadership and a small, capable team, taking clear ownership of technical decisions while nurturing engineers and driving meaningful platform improvements.The organisation offers flexible working, with West End offices and an expectation of attending roughly once every two weeks.The RoleAct as the technical lead for a backend/API team supporting real-time, high-availability systemsOwn solution design and architecture, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient and well-governedLead and perform code reviews, setting clear quality bars and best practicesProvide strong, hands-on Azure leadership, particularly across Azure PaaS servicesDrive engineering improvement initiatives, including:Resilience and failure testing (e.g. Azure Chaos Studio)Database deployment automationImproving testing frameworks and CI/CD practicesMentor and support engineers, while also being comfortable making and standing behind decisionsStep into code when needed to unblock the team, support delivery under pressure, or build proof-of-conceptsKey Skills & ExperienceStrong commercial experience with C# and .NET in backend, API-driven systemsSignificant, in-depth Azure experience, particularly with Azure PaaS (not Azure-light exposure)Proven experience operating as a Tech Lead or equivalent, with clear examples of: Decision-making, Accountability, Technical ownershipSolid background in technical solutions architecture and complex system designExperience leading engineering improvement initiatives, not just feature deliveryBackground in e-commerce is highly valuable, though experience in other real-time, high-throughput environments (e.g. retail banking platforms such as payments, AML, or transaction processing systems) is also relevantStrong communication skills, able to work effectively with engineers and non-technical stakeholdersWhat This Role Is NotNot a pure hands-on coding roleNot a step-up position for someone new to technical leadershipNot suitable for candidates with shallow Azure exposure or who avoid ownership in decision-makingWhy Apply?This is an opportunity to play a genuinely influential role within a growing e-commerce platform, shaping backend architecture, improving engineering maturity, and leading a team working on systems that truly matter to the business.If youre a Tech Lead who enjoys owning problems, improving platforms, and leading with clarity, this role offers the chance to make a visible, long-term impact.

Created: 2025-12-14