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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead Python | React | AWS | FastAPI | DevOps - **Company:** Lorien - **Location:** Hounslow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £208,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Scaled Agile Framework, Systems Integration, TypeScript, ReactJS, Technical Debt, Fastapi, Event Driven Architecture, Amazon Relational Database Service, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Docker, Service Stack - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/ADA80D2AEC8B64CB97 ## About the Role Skills and Capabilities for the Technical Lead - Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: * Hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI * Frontend experience using React and TypeScript * Excellent knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch * Experience designing and supporting event-driven architectures * Understanding of CI/CD, Docker, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment automation * Knowledge of observability, monitoring, tracing, and operational resilience * Solid understanding of secure system design and modern security principles * Proven experience leading technical design and delivery within complex production environments * Ability to influence technical direction and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, Proven experience leading technical design and engineering delivery for complex systems in production . Experience translating ambiguous or evolving requirements into clear architecture and implementation decisions . Demonstrated depth in one or more core areas such as Back End, cloud, or DevOps, with enough breadth to lead across the full stack . Hands-on experience with Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, and AWS . Experience working in Agile engineering environments with modern CI/CD . Experience supporting live systems, leading technical incident analysis, and improving resilience over time . Able to balance long-term technical direction with immediate delivery needs ## Description Technical Lead - Python, React, FastAPI, AWS, DevOps Middlesex - 3 days onsite £700 - £800 per day 6-12 Month Contract Inside IR35 Our client is looking to recruit a highly capable Technical Lead to oversee Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation; to take ownership of the technical direction, architecture, and engineering quality of a modern product environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine deep technical expertise with architectural oversight and team guidance to help shape scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. The Technical Lead will work across Back End services, Front End applications, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, integrations, and operational tooling, ensuring engineering delivery remains aligned with both product goals and long-term architectural direction. The role - Technical Lead to oversee Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: As the senior technical authority within the product team, you'll lead on solution design, engineering standards, and technical decision-making across the full technology stack. This role requires someone comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on levels - from guiding architecture and reviewing designs through to debugging complex production issues and supporting critical deliveries. The Technical Lead will play a key role in improving technical consistency, managing technical debt, and driving best practice across engineering, DevOps, observability, security, and integration patterns. Key responsibilities for the Technical Lead - Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: * Own the technical integrity and architecture of the product * Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions * Drive architectural decisions across APIs, services, integrations, and cloud infrastructure * Provide leadership across Back End, Front End, DevOps, and data integration workstreams * Champion engineering quality including testing, security, observability, and operational readiness * Support engineers with complex technical challenges and incident resolution * Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives * Partner closely with platform and DevOps teams on CI/CD and deployment strategies * Ensure technical debt is identified, prioritised, and managed effectively * Maintain high-quality architecture documentation and technical standards * Contribute to planning, estimation, and technical delivery discussions Skills and Capabilities for the Technical Lead - Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps automation: * Hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI * Frontend experience using React and TypeScript * Excellent knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, ECS, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch * Experience designing and supporting event-driven architectures * Understanding of CI/CD, Docker, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment automation * Knowledge of observability, monitoring, tracing, and operational resilience * Solid understanding of secure system design and modern security principles * Proven experience leading technical design and delivery within complex production environments * Ability to influence technical direction and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Qualifications/Experience: . Proven experience leading technical design and engineering delivery for complex systems in production . Experience translating ambiguous or evolving requirements into clear architecture and implementation decisions . Demonstrated depth in one or more core areas such as Back End, cloud, or DevOps, with enough breadth to lead across the full stack . Hands-on experience with Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, and AWS . Experience working in Agile engineering environments with modern CI/CD . Experience supporting live systems, leading technical incident analysis, and improving resilience over time . 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