Software Tech Lead – Hybrid (Portsmouth)

About the role

As a key member of the Software Engineering & Development team you will own end‑to‑end delivery of features for a growing SaaS product suite. The role combines hands‑on development with strategic technical discussions and offers the chance to work with cutting‑edge AI development tooling.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of software projects, from product discovery and architecture to implementation.
• Build high‑impact features that directly influence revenue.
• Adopt and champion AI‑driven development workflows (agentic AI).
• Participate in strategic conversations and contribute creative technical ideas.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines following DevSecOps best practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Lead Software Engineer or Tech Lead on large‑scale SaaS platforms.
• Strong commercial mindset alongside deep technical expertise.
• Forward‑thinking approach to quality software delivery and AI integration.
• Experience working in mature CI/CD environments and adhering to DevSecOps methodologies.

Required skills

• TypeScript
• NodeJS
• SQL
• AWS
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevSecOps practices

What we offer

• Competitive salary £80‑100k basic per year.
• Hybrid working model – 90% remote, one day/fortnight on‑site in Portsmouth.
• Opportunity to upskill with cutting‑edge AI development tools.
• Join a global market‑leading SaaS organisation with a strong customer base.