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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead - **Company:** Financial Conduct Authority - **Location:** Leeds, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £82,300.0 - £115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, TypeScript, Kotlin, AngularJS, Information Technology - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1ee65296da42d49 ## About the Role * Practical and current active technical experience of the following: Kotlin/Java, JavaScript/Typescript, Angular, AWS * Demonstrable evidence of leading and mentoring teams, combined with effective stakeholder management and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation * Ability to establish a series of engineering best practices and implementing them across multiple teams Essential: * Graduate level education (or equivalent experience) in Computing, Computer Science, or equivalent subject * Adept at leveraging automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery * Solid problem-solving abilities and structured thinking, capable of handling complex technical challenges * Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns and best practices, with a focus on creating scalable, maintainable, and efficient systems ## Description We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. The Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) division enables the FCA to be a digital-first, data-led smart regulator by delivering a secure, agile, and cost-effective technology and data ecosystem that drives better decisions, transparency, and operational efficiency. Sitting within DTI, the Digital Delivery Hub digitally transforms the FCA's regulatory services to efficiently meet the needs of all stakeholders. Role responsibilities * Lead by example in a working technical role, shaping the direction of the team while developing high-quality digital products using Java and Angular * Help deliver innovative features and solutions by working closely with Product Owners and Architects to turn business requirements into impactful outcomes * Promote engineering excellence by establishing and promoting best practices, ensuring consistency, quality and continuous improvement across the development lifecycle * Play a key role in maintaining reliable services, identifying, investigating and resolving issues to support business-critical platforms during office hours * Develop future skills through mentoring and coaching junior colleagues, helping to improve team capability and create a culture of learning and growth * Bring initiative and creativity to complex technical challenges, encouraging collaborative problem-solving and encouraging a mindset of continuous improvement * Accelerate your leadership career in a technology-driven environment, gaining valuable experience in team leadership, stakeholder engagement and technical decision-making * Contribute to important work on wider society while working alongside a diverse and highly skilled team, gaining exposure to modern technologies, software delivery practices, recognition for your contributions and opportunities for career progression based on performance and leadership potential ## Related Videos - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [You’re a great coder? 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