Senior Technical Lead
InstaResource Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
yesterday
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English, German Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 90KJob location
London, United Kingdom
Tech stack
ASP.NET
JavaScript
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Architectural Patterns
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
Code Generation
Software Quality
Code Review
Continuous Integration
Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
DevOps
Digital Technology
Github
Design of User Interfaces
Automation of Marketing
Performance Tuning
Scrum
Next.js
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
TypeScript
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
GitHub Copilot
React
Large Language Models
Prompt Engineering
Extreme Programming (XP)
Search Engines
GraphQL
Sitecore
REST
Job description
- We lead end-to-end technical architecture and delivery of Sitecore-based digital experience platforms.
- We define and maintain technical standards, architectural patterns, and code quality practices.
- We run solution design workshops and translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- We oversee integrations with third-party platforms including CRMs, CDPs, DAMs, search engines, and marketing automation tools.
- We perform technical code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
- We produce high-level and detailed technical solution estimates.
- We review Statements of Work, project briefs, and technical requirements.
- We deliver technical documentation required during the discovery phase.
- We contribute to pre-sales and project estimation activities.
- We identify technical risks and delivery challenges.
- We work closely with Project Managers and Solution Architects throughout project delivery.
- We support re-estimation where project scope changes.
- We lead, mentor, and develop Sitecore Developers.
- We collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX, Strategy, Data, and QA.
- We act as the primary technical contact for clients.
- We facilitate knowledge sharing across delivery teams.
- We lead technical planning, roadmap development, and technology selection.
- We support environment configuration and solution planning.
- We drive innovation initiatives and contribute to Sitecore AI roadmap discussions.
- We identify delivery risks and key project milestones.
- We work closely with Delivery Leads, Development Directors, and Client Partners on strategic delivery.
Technologies:
- AI
- AWS
- Azure
- C#
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Copilot
- Cursor
- DXP
- GitHub
- GraphQL
- Support
- JavaScript
- Marketing
- React
- Sitecore
- TypeScript
- XP
- UX UI Design
- ASP.NET
- Architect
- DevOps
Requirements
- We have 10+ years of hands-on Sitecore development experience across Sitecore AI, XM Cloud, XP and/or XM.
- We have 3-5 years of experience leading the design and implementation of digital technology solutions using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- We have strong knowledge of Sitecore development patterns including JSS, Headless/SXA, Unicorn/SCS and multisite configurations.
- We have experience with Sitecore CDP, Personalize, Search, Content Hub, Send, or other composable DXP products.
- We understand Sitecore licensing, deployment architecture, and cloud hosting on Azure or AWS.
- We are familiar with Next.js, React, Vercel, and Netlify.
- We have experience integrating AI into professional software development, including AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar.
- We understand Large Language Models for code generation, documentation, and testing.
- We can design structured AI-readable inputs such as content schemas, design tokens, and component specifications.
- Experience with prompt engineering or AI automation pipelines is highly desirable.
- We have strong technical skills in .NET/C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, React or Next.js, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimisation, WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, SEO best practices, and Agile/Scrum delivery.
- For one position, we are based in the United Kingdom and have excellent written and spoken English.
- For the second position, we are based in the United Kingdom, have fluent German at professional/business level, and excellent written and spoken English.
- Sitecore MVP status, active Sitecore community involvement, professional services experience, and experience refining or implementing Sitecore solutions are desirable.
Benefits & conditions
We are recruiting for two permanent, full-time Senior Technical Lead positions with a salary of £90,000+ per annum, dependent on experience. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel as required. We offer the opportunity to work on enterprise-scale digital experience platforms in a collaborative and innovative environment, with career development opportunities and a focus on AI-enabled delivery and modern engineering practices.