We are looking for a Senior Technical Lead to lead engineering delivery and technical direction for our product/platform. You will own architecture decisions, guide a team of engineers, ensure high quality releases, and work closely with Product, QA, and DevOps to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Requirements
- 7+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years leading teams or acting as a technical owner.
- Strong knowledge of backend engineering concepts: APIs, databases, caching, security, and system design.
- Solid experience with at least one modern backend framework (e.g., Node.js, Django, Spring, .NET, etc.).
- Strong SQL/relational database skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data modeling experience.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) and production deployments.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality tools, and release processes.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ruby on Rails development experience (building APIs, background jobs, ActiveRecord performance tuning).
- Experience with Sidekiq/Redis, background processing, and asynchronous systems.
- Frontend knowledge (React/Vue) and full-stack delivery experience.
- Experience with microservices/event-driven architecture.
- Exposure to security/compliance needs (fintech, payments, enterprise).
Nice-to-Have
- Ruby on Rails experience is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience. Paid in GBP with a UK contract.
- Opportunities for high-level professional development and organizational influence.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of software engineering experience
- 2+ years leading teams or acting as a technical owner
- Strong knowledge of backend engineering concepts: APIs, databases, caching, security, and system design
- Solid experience with at least one modern backend framework (e.g., Node.js, Django, Spring, .NET)
- Strong SQL/relational database skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and data modeling experience
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure) and production deployments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality tools, and release processes
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ruby on Rails development experience (building APIs, background jobs, ActiveRecord performance tuning)
- Experience with Sidekiq/Redis, background processing, and asynchronous systems
- Frontend knowledge (React/Vue) and full-stack delivery experience
- Experience with microservices/event-driven architecture
- Exposure to security/compliance needs (fintech, payments, enterprise)
What We Do
Homey is a user-centred platform that streamlines property transactions with centralised case management, automated quoting, and efficient client onboarding. We help agents, panel managers, and solicitors save time, enhance client relationships, and boost referral and conversion rates, providing a competitive edge with faster, simpler transactions. Book a free demo today via our website!
