Technical Lead

Liv-ex (Our Partner) operates the global marketplace for fine wine. We provide data, trading, and settlement services to the majority of merchants in this field worldwide. Our goal is to make fine wine trading more transparent, efficient, and safe for the benefit of our members and the market as a whole. The company's culture is hardworking, committed, yet informal, energetic, and action-oriented. 

As award winners in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, our products and technology are already achieving industry acclaim. With Liv-ex planning increased investment in technology over the coming years, we’re excited to open a new opportunity for a Tech Lead to join our growing team.

As a Technical Lead, you will drive key technical decisions and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our platforms and the broader engineering culture at Liv-ex. You will provide technical leadership and oversee project planning, reporting, and delivery.

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of 6–7 engineers (frontend, backend, QA, DB), with a primary focus on frontend development and architecture. 
• Drive hands-on delivery of modern web apps using React, TypeScript, and component-based design. 
• Oversee team workflows via Jira, and ensure timely planning, reporting, and delivery. 
• Collaborate with designers and product managers using Figma, translating UX into polished UI. 
• You don’t need to be a designer, but you should be comfortable interpreting layouts, inspecting components, and giving feedback.
• Set and uphold standards for code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility. 
• Coordinate with backend engineers, contributing to Java (Spring Boot) code where required. 
• Influence frontend architecture, promote clean code practices, and guide code reviews. 
• Foster innovation, reduce technical debt, and keep the team aligned with modern frontend trends.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years of prior experience as a Technical Lead or a similar role. 
• 5+ years of experience with React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and modern JavaScript.
• 3+ years of experience in backend development with Java (Spring Boot) and related technologies (Hibernate, JSP, SQL).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD, Git, Docker, and frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Prior Experience building responsive, serverless applications and using open-source JS libraries. 
• Working knowledge of Figma for interpreting design specs and collaborating with UX/UI designers.
• Strong understanding of the AWS ecosystem from a frontend perspective(S3, IAM).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, you’re able to clearly articulate ideas, translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and build strong cross-functional relationships. 
• Prior experience in Micro-frontend Architecture is desirable. 
• Desirable certifications include AWS Certified Developer—Associate, AWS Solutions Architect—Associate, Meta Front-End Developer, or Certified JavaScript Developer. 
• Exposure to server-side rendering or JAM stack approaches (Next.js, Vite) is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a similar field.
• A pragmatic problem solver who balances engineering purity with business impact. 
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and mentor team members, resolve conflicts constructively, and foster a positive team culture. 
• Comfortable leading technical discussions, facilitating decisions, and adapting to evolving priorities with calm and focus.