Tech Lead Manager

Role: Tech Lead Manager

Location: We operate a hybrid schedule, meaning 2-3 days a week in the office based at Thorpe Park, Leeds. 

Salary: £ DOE plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00; you can work around these to suit you!

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.8 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

Our tech teams keep us running 24/7 to make sure all our patients get world class service. To support that, this role may include participation in an out-of-hours rota as required by the business. We operate fair scheduling process as well as additional compensation for all on call periods.

This role sits at the heart of Mergers & Acquisitions, leading the technical integration of newly acquired businesses and strategic initiatives. You’ll own integration planning end‑to‑end, from technical due diligence through to delivery, working hands‑on with teams across the business to modernise platforms, enable scale, and ensure technology supports long‑term growth. The role combines strong technical leadership with the ability to turn complex decisions into clear, practical outcomes for a wide range of stakeholders.

Why you’ll love working with us

We believe great people deserve great support. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to look after your health, finances, career and life outside work.

Financial security & rewards

· Competitive contributory pension

· Occupational sick pay

· Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses

· Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)

· Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)

Family-friendly

· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

· Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life

Health & wellbeing

· Private healthcare insurance at discounted rates (Aviva)

· Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support

· Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes

· Regular health and wellbeing initiatives

Career growth

· Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development

Time off & flexibility

· 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service

· Buy and sell holiday scheme

Everyday perks & exclusive discounts

· Blue Light Card and employee discount platform

· Exclusive discounts at The Springs, Leeds

· 25% off health & beauty purchases

· 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services

Culture & community

· Regular social events throughout the year

What you’ll be doing?

· Develop high‑quality software with a strong focus on usability, performance, and maintainability

· Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions

· Lead by example within the team, contributing hands‑on code while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment

· Create a culture where technical decisions prioritise team wellbeing and project outcomes

· Support and mentor team members, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

· Build and maintain backend systems using .NET Core microservices

· Develop modern frontend interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript

· Contribute to e‑commerce solutions built on a headless BigCommerce platform

· Work with Storyblok as the content management system to support flexible content delivery

· Promote best practices across development to ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business goals

Who are we looking for?

· Broad technical understanding, particularly across .NET and SQL, with front‑end awareness

· Strong integration expertise, including experience with APIs, middleware, integration platforms, and custom integration approaches

· Experience delivering large‑scale technical implementation or integration projects, especially during mergers, acquisitions, or periods of rapid growth

· Proven ability to design and deliver technical integration or implementation strategies from planning through to execution

· Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders

· Experience managing end‑to‑end delivery across multiple teams and workstreams

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.

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