Technical Design Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Technical Design Lead to join our dynamic development team. This role is pivotal in guiding and ensuring the successful execution of technical design within our software projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software development, possess a passion for clean code and software craftsmanship, and be dedicated to upholding best practices in software engineering. If you are an individual with a strong technical aptitude, a penchant for mentoring and research, and the desire to drive incremental improvements, we encourage you to apply.

• Collaborate with development teams to promote and facilitate best practices, continuous improvement, and the successful delivery of change initiatives.
• Conduct proof of concept work to assess the feasibility of new technologies, approaches, and design patterns.
• Provide technical mentoring to development teams, fostering a culture of learning and skill development.
• Engage in research and development activities related to emerging technologies and areas of future interest to our organization.
• Lead knowledge sharing exercises within the IT Applications team, enhancing cross-team collaboration and skills development.
• Work closely with the Infrastructure Technical Design Lead and Head of IT Applications to contribute to the formulation of our application strategy.
• Participate in solution architecture discussions and decisions, ensuring that technical designs align with the organization's objectives and architectural standards.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

• A solid background in software development, particularly with experience in an object-oriented language.
• A commitment to software craftsmanship, clean code, solid principles, and service-oriented architecture.
• Desirable experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms, contributing to the organization's cloud-centric initiatives.

The Technical Design Lead will play a critical role in shaping our technical landscape, mentoring our development teams, and driving innovation in our software projects. If you are passionate about software design, have a keen eye for detail, and enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead our technical design efforts.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and commitment, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2024 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.

Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application.

Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans.

As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time)
• Hybrid working including provision of home office equipment*
• Healthcare cover/ Medicash
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Interest free travel loan scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offers & discounts
• Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

Please note

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.   

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.

• We are open to part time/job share applicants.