
Technical Lead
Interact Software
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Interact provides enterprise-grade intranet software that connects over three million employees to leading global names like Levi's, Domino’s, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Technicolor.
- Our team of customer-focused problem solvers are passionate about helping organizations to communicate better.
- Click on any of our vacancies and you’ll see one thing in common – they all begin with this message. Why? Because at Interact we treat everyone with the same respect and honesty.
- We’re on the lookout for a talented Technical Lead to lead our mission-driven Sideways6 squad.
- You’ll lead technical initiatives, collaborate across teams, and help shape the future of our platform — all while working in a culture that values innovation, purpose, and people.
Requirements
- - Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on API-first backends, ASP.NET, and ReactJS frontends
- - Proven experience in leading the development of engaging, scalable, high-performance, high-transactional Web UIs and APIs
- - Extensive experience with C#, ASP.NET, and .NET frameworks
- - Strong proficiency in ReactJS and Node.js for frontend development
- - Experience with SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and SQL transactions
- - Familiarity with Docker containers and container orchestration
- - Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
- - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Technical Architects, Product Managers, and cross-functional teams
- - Expert understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and principles
- - Deep knowledge and application of Software Engineering Design Patterns and SOLID principles
- - Proficiency in data structures, including arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, and hash tables
- - Understanding of algorithms such as sorting algorithms (quicksort, mergesort), searching algorithms (binary search), recursion, and basic algorithmic complexity (Big O notation)
- - Experience with version control systems, particularly Git using Bitbucket. Familiarity with ElasticSearch, Redis, memory caching, distributed locking, and queue-based mechanisms
- - Knowledge of AWS cloud hosting and infrastructure management
- - Experience with CI/CD tools like TeamCity and Octopus Deploy Understanding of test automation frameworks, specifically Playwright
- - Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) for project management and documentation
- - Strong understanding of software architecture and the ability to design scalable and maintainable systems
- - Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide team members
- - Outstanding problem-solving abilities, capable of tackling the most complex technical challenges
- - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- - Strategic thinker, able to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term company goals
- - Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for technology and continuous learning
- - Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software
- - Collaborative mindset, fostering a positive team environment and promoting teamwork Innovative mindset, eager to explore new technologies and drive improvements
- - Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- - Ethical and trustworthy, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism
Benefits
- - 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell additional days)
- - Cycle to work scheme
- - Access to Learning & Development platform
- - Life Insurance
- - Auto Enrolment Pensions
- - Healthshield (Cashback on dental check-ups and fillings, eye tests, physiotherapy, prescriptions and much more
- - Reimburse for usage of personal mobile phone
- - Free Gym membership and Free Friday lunch for office based staff
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Hard Skills & Tools
API-first backendsASP.NETReactJSC#.NET frameworksNode.jsSQL ServerT-SQLDockerAgile
Soft Skills
leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationstrategic thinkingproactiveattention to detailcollaborative mindsetinnovative mindsetadaptableethical