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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead (Java/.Net) - **Company:** Avalara, Inc. - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Information Leak Prevention, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Data Processing, Load Balancing, ReactJS, System Availability, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Generative AI, Backend, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cbce2dab1f26b6d7 ## About the Role * B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering with 12+ years of professional software engineering experience. * Hands-on experience building scalable APIs and services with Java or .NET (C#) and maintainable frontend applications with React (TypeScript). * Experience with distributed systems, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, system performance trade-offs, load balancing, and high availability engineering. * Experience with AWS (Azure or GCP welcome), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab), Docker, and Kubernetes. * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and automated testing strategies. * Demonstrated, measurable impact from hands-on AI usage that improved business or engineering outcomes (casual AI usage is insufficient). * Experience with LLMs and AI architectures, with experience designing and implementing agentic AI systems using frameworks like LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, or CrewAI. * Deep knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector databases, prompt engineering best practices, and model selection trade-offs. * Strong understanding of AI security risks (prompt injection, data leakage) and data privacy/compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR). ## Description Avalara is accelerating delivery of AI-enabled capabilities across our compliance platform to improve customer experience, increase engineering velocity, and scale global operations efficiently. As a Technical Lead, you will join a globally distributed team to architect distributed systems and embed applied AI into our core products. You will sit within the E-invoicing and Live Reporting (ELR) team and reports to a Director of Engineering. You will elevate platform reliability and raise engineering standards across the team. You'll take ownership of key platform areas, make bold technical decisions, and shape how work gets done by embedding AI into development workflows. If you are passionate about pushing the limits of innovation and creating industry-leading products, you will find a culture of Bar Raisers here who share your drive to build the future of compliance. This role is fully remote. #LI-REMOTE What Your Responsibilities Will Be: * Architect and deliver scalable, secure backend and frontend systems that support our global compliance platform. * Lead technical design discussions and influence architectural decisions, collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex technical challenges. * Increase development efficiency by embedding AI-assisted coding, testing, documentation, and architectural exploration into daily workflows. * Deliver AI-enabled product features that enhance automation, data processing, and customer-facing intelligence. * Improve deployment frequency, automated test coverage, and code quality through CI/CD and engineering best practices. * Reduce production incidents and improve system observability through thoughtful architecture and proactive monitoring. * Raise team performance standards through active mentoring, peer feedback, and maintaining high standards of accountability. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Best practices: Building Enterprise Applications that leverage GenAI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1513-best-practices-building-enterprise-applications-that-leverage-genai) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [You are not an AI developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1148-you-are-not-an-ai-developer) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)