Technical Lead
PA Consulting11 months ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Shape and improve the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle across development, testing, deployment, and operations.
- Steer technical teams through complex challenges and guide clients through digital transformations.
- Implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and effective release management strategies.
- Improve system scalability and response times through load testing, caching, database-query optimization, and application-logic optimization.
- Apply TDD, contract testing, secure coding, event-driven architecture, and platform migration practices.
- Mentor engineers and promote continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and multiple stakeholders on software and digital projects.
Requirements
- Proven capability in shaping the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle.
- Ability to implement infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and efficient release management strategies.
- Expertise in TDD, contract testing, secure coding, event-driven architecture, and platform migration.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in an office or on a client site; some assignments may require up to five client-site days per week.
- Budget for technical and non-technical courses and opportunities to gain certifications.
- Private healthcare for employees and their families.
- 25 days of annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, with the option to buy five additional days.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Community and charity initiative opportunities.
- Annual performance-based bonus and PA share ownership.
- Tax-efficient benefits including cycle-to-work and give-as-you-earn programs.
- Inclusive workplace with physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing support.
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About PA Consulting
PA Consulting is a management and technology consultancy that designs and delivers strategy, digital systems, and physical products for public- and private-sector clients. It works across defense and security, government, health and life sciences, financial services, energy and utilities, consumer, and transport markets. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in London, it operates globally and is majority-owned by Jacobs.