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# Technical Lead (App)

- **Company:** Royal London View All Jobs
- **Location:** Nether Alderley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Standard Sql, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, AngularJS
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbbbe76805ed0b1d14ce1399c77ea6b106/eaa

## About the Role

Right To Work: Only candidates who possess a valid right to work in the UK or Eligibility to work in Ireland will be able to undertake this role. Unfortunately, Royal London are unable to offer visa sponsorship., We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

 * Previous experience leading software engineering teams.
 * Strong technical knowledge across modern application delivery environments.
 * Experience working with:

 * Angular
 * SQL
 * Azure cloud platforms
 * .Net based API's
 * The ability to coach, mentor and support engineers.
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
 * Confidence operating independently and making sound technical decisions.
 * Financial services background is desirable, but we're open to candidates from a variety of sectors who can bring strong technical leadership and delivery experience.

## Description

Are you an experienced technical leader who enjoys building and supporting high-performing engineering teams while remaining close to technology?
We're looking for a Technical Lead to join our growing Digital Advisor Experience team, helping shape the future of digital services for advisers across Royal London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary engineering squad and play a key role in the delivery of a new adviser portal that will support multiple business areas across the organisation.
About the role
You'll lead a team of front-end engineers, back-end engineers and testers, providing technical direction, coaching and leadership while helping deliver modern digital solutions for advisers. The role combines people leadership, technical oversight and delivery responsibility, making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on technical involvement.
This role sits within the Advisor Experience function, which is creating a unified adviser portal experience, supporting advisers across a range of Royal London business areas.
What you'll be doing

 * Leading and developing a cross-functional engineering squad.
 * Providing technical leadership across front-end, back-end and cloud technologies.
 * Supporting engineers and testers to deliver high-quality solutions.
 * Working closely with stakeholders to shape technical direction and delivery priorities.
 * Helping establish and grow our technology presence in Alderley Park.
 * Contributing to the growth of a newly expanding team and capability.


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