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# Technical Lead (hands on .NET)

- **Company:** the developer link
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), E2e Testing, Azure Machine Learning, Systems Integration, Backend, AI Platforms, Playwright, Low-code, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Webflow
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815092000-technical-lead-hands-on-net

## About the Role

* Strong experience leading delivery within a digital agency or end-client project consultancy environment, this is essential
 * Commercial experience with C# and ASP.NET Core
 * Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD workflows
 * Ability to manage technical delivery in client-facing environments, * Azure AI Services and OpenAI API integration experience
 * Webflow or other low-code platform exposure
 * Python experience within AI projects

## Description

Hands-on Tech Lead | Hybrid | Central London | Up to £90k + Benefits

Global Digital Agency are hiring a hands-on Tech Lead to lead the delivery of digital products across web, app, and AI platforms. Based near Oxford Circus, London, this hybrid role requires 3 days per week in the office. You'll combine technical leadership with hands-on development, working closely with developers, stakeholders, and clients to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

 * Lead technical discovery and solution architecture
 * Provide hands-on support across frontend and backend development
 * Manage team delivery and resourcing through JIRA
 * Oversee Azure hosting, infrastructure, and CI/CD processes
 * Communicate technical solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
 * Drive code quality, QA standards, and E2E testing using Playwright

Required Experience

 * Strong experience leading delivery within a digital agency or end-client project consultancy environment, this is essential
 * Commercial experience with C# and ASP.NET Core
 * Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD workflows
 * Ability to manage technical delivery in client-facing environments

Nice to Have

 * Azure AI Services and OpenAI API integration experience
 * Webflow or other low-code platform exposure
 * Python experience within AI projects

Package

 * Up to £90,000 salary
 * Benefits package
 * Opportunity to work on innovative digital and AI-led projects

Process

 * Intro video call with Lead Engineer
 * Follow up video call with Tech Director


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