Technical Lead, Software Development, Software Engineer

Software Development Team Lead

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester, UK

Reporting To: Edson Ferreira

Interact provides enterprise-grade intranet software that connects over three million employees to leading global names like Levi's, Domino’s, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Technicolor.

Our team of customer-focused problem solvers are passionate about helping organizations to communicate better. We do this together by constantly working to improve every service and product we offer. With offices in Manchester, New York, Dubai, Tulsa, Warsaw, and Manila, we operate across North America, EMEA, and Australia.

Click on any of our vacancies and you’ll see one thing in common – they all begin with this message. Why? Because at Interact we treat everyone with the same respect and honesty. Whether you’re a developer fresh out of college or a seasoned salesperson, we live the motto that we uphold for our customers: our people are our most valuable assets.

We’re on the lookout for a talented Software Development Team Lead to lead our mission-driven Sideways6 squad. If you’re passionate about building scalable, secure, and intuitive software that empowers employees to share ideas and spark change, this is your chance to make a real impact.

You’ll lead technical initiatives, collaborate across the team, and help shape the future of our platform — all while working in a culture that values innovation, purpose, and people.

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on API-first backends, ASP.NET, and React
  
  JS frontends
• Proven experience in leading the development of engaging, scalable, high-performance, high-transactional Web UIs and APIs
• Extensive experience with C#, ASP.NET, and .NET frameworks
• Strong proficiency in React
  
  JS and Node.js for frontend development
• Experience with SQL Server, including T-SQL, stored procedures, and SQL transactions
• Familiarity with Docker containers and container orchestration
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Technical Architects, Product Managers, and cross-functional teams
• Expert understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts and principles
• Deep knowledge and application of Software Engineering Design Patterns and SOLID principles
• Proficiency in data structures, including arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, and hash tables
• Understanding of algorithms such as sorting algorithms (quicksort, mergesort), searching algorithms (binary search), recursion, and basic algorithmic complexity (Big O notation)
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git using Bitbucket. Familiarity with Elastic Search, Redis, memory caching, distributed locking, and queue-based mechanisms
• Knowledge of AWS cloud hosting and infrastructure management
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Team City and Octopus Deploy Understanding of test automation frameworks, specifically Playwright
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence) for project management and documentation
• Strong understanding of software architecture and the ability to design scalable and maintainable systems
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide team members
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities, capable of tackling the most complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strategic thinker, able to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term company goals
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for technology and continuous learning
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software
• Collaborative mindset, fostering a positive team environment and promoting teamwork Innovative mindset, eager to explore new technologies and drive improvements
• Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ethical and trustworthy, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism

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