Job Title: Tech Team Lead - Javascript & PHP
Salary: £75,000 per annum plus comprehensive benefits.
Hours: Full-Time Hours
Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, M17 | Hybrid
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Flexible Start and Finish Times

Are you ready to lead and inspire a high-performing engineering team? Join a dynamic organisation that provides innovative data solutions to top global brands, empowering them to make informed strategic decisions.

We're seeking a Tech Team Lead to guide our client's Portal team, developing cutting-edge customer and staff portals while ensuring technical excellence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of PHP and JS/TS software engineers, fostering collaboration and growth.


• Understand and interpret requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.


• Write high-quality application code and tests adhering to company standards.


• Direct software development projects and recommend architecture designs.


• Schedule and manage maintenance, internal improvements, and technical debt.


• Oversee the operational management of services, including uptime, security, and performance.


• Identify risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure security and quality compliance.


• Collaborate with engineering, UX, testing, and other internal teams.


• Participate in the on-call rotation (with additional compensation) after settling in.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong PHP knowledge with the Laravel framework.


• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with Angular (current) and Vue.js (future migration).


• Experience with AWS and Serverless technologies (Lambda, SQS, API Gateway, etc.).


• Solid understanding of system architecture, design, and information security (ISO 27001).


• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• High level of self-organization and ability to define technical specifications.


• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and coding standards.


• Preferred: Experience leading technical teams, developing privacy-centric applications, and optimizing SQL queries with large data sets.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Time Off: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; option to buy/sell 5 days after 2 years.


• Peace of Mind: Life assurance & workplace pension with employer contributions.


• Reward for Performance: Bonus scheme recognizing your achievements.


• Cycle to Work Scheme: Support for cycling enthusiasts.


• Tech Choice: Select equipment that suits your needs.


• Learning & Growth: Coaching, training budgets, and continuous development support.


• Giving Back: Opportunities to support local charities.


• Hybrid Working: Flexible work environment with office amenities (free parking, secure bike shed, and excellent transport links) and £100 to personalize your home workspace.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk