Technology Lead

Altus Group

Technology Lead building AWS-native platforms for Altus Group’s commercial real estate technology business. Owning architecture, production services, infrastructure, reliability, delivery, and engineering mentorship.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £90,000 - £120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, with a strong focus on AWS, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD pipelines. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and uphold high standards for code quality and testing.

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AWS Cloud-Native ArchitectureInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD Pipeline DesignAutomated Testing StrategiesSystem Design and Scalability

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaNode.jsTerraformDistributed SystemsAPIsData ModelingObservabilityTechnical MentorshipDevSecOps Principles

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentsTechnical RoadmapCode Quality StandardsIncident ResponseTechnical Debt Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptNode.jsPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own system design for complex, high-impact initiatives from analysis through implementation
Take end-to-end ownership of mission-critical services, ensuring reliability, scalability, and long-term sustainability
Manage and reduce technical debt strategically
Design cost-efficient, cloud-native solutions
Set and uphold standards for code quality, testing, observability, security, and documentation
Champion automated testing and shift-left quality practices
Promote DevSecOps principles
Lead through code reviews, design documentation, and retrospectives
Drive delivery of complex, multi-phase initiatives
Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Architects to shape the technical roadmap
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Identify risks early and proactively remove blockers
Build and evolve AWS-based, cloud-native systems
Own application code and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Support incident response and continuous reliability improvements
Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance
Support hiring and onboarding of engineers
Encourage adoption of AI-assisted development tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, or Senior Engineer owning complex systems in production
Strong hands-on AWS experience and cloud-native architecture expertise
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python, Java, or Node.js
Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability, APIs, and data modeling
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform
Strong CI/CD and observability experience
Experience implementing robust testing strategies
Comfortable working cross-functionally in Agile environments
Strong communication skills and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans
Total rewards package prioritizing mental, physical, and financial well-being
Professional learning and development opportunities
Access to the Altus Intelligence Academy
Over 150,000 hours of learning content
Flexible Activity-Based Work model
Remote work for focused tasks and office use for collaboration
Take What You Need unlimited vacation program
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Employee Referral Program
Accessible candidate experiences and reasonable accommodations
Inclusive work environment
Background checks conducted in compliance with local laws and regulations