Tech Lead

Code First Girls

. Provide technical leadership across the re-factoring of key digital applications .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical leadership, application re-factoring, and cloud migration strategies while ensuring high-quality engineering standards and effective stakeholder collaboration.

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Technical LeadershipApplication Re-FactoringCloud Migration StrategiesTechnical Design and ArchitectureQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringTechnical DesignArchitecture SkillsCode ReviewsTechnical GovernanceApplication ModernizationSystem DevelopmentMigration StrategiesTechnical Decision-MakingQuality Engineering Standards

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Completion of Linked Free Education Course

Industry Keywords

Digital ApplicationsTechnical AuthorityCross-Functional TeamsTechnical RisksEnterprise Architectural Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership across the re-factoring of key digital applications
Collaborate with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to shape technical design
Guide system development and modern migration strategies
Serve as the team's technical authority
Ensure high-quality engineering standards and alignment with architectural goals
Guide end-to-end technical design, development, and migration of critical applications
Oversee core technical decisions and enterprise architectural alignment
Assure the quality of technical artefacts, deliverables, and codebase refactoring
Collaborate with client teams, product owners, and program managers to mitigate technical risks
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading software engineering teams and driving technical decisions on large-scale projects
Strong background in application re-factoring, modernisation, and cloud migration strategies
Solid technical design and architecture skills
Ability to translate complex business needs into robust technical solutions
Experience enforcing quality assurance, code reviews, and technical governance standards
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Completion of the linked free education course

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free training course and education
No tuition fees, hidden fees, payment upon completion, or debt
Potential for a role with one of the employer's clients after course completion
Competitive client-dependent benefits