Tech Practice Principal - Backend Lead

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience with Node and modern backend microservices
• Solid experience building and deploying scalable backend services in cloud environments
• Practical, hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure is highly advantageous
• Proven experience managing and leading distributed onshore and nearshore backend development teams
• Ability to build trust quickly, evaluate options, and translate complex business requirements into actionable backend technical designs

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by remaining hands-on and committing high-quality code primarily in Node
• Power cloud-deployed digital websites and mobile applications using React, Node, and React Native
• Work closely with Technical Architects to ensure the long-term health of our backend ecosystem
• Orchestrate integrations with platforms such as Commerce Tools, Bloomreach, and Amplience
• Oversee support for backend systems
• Set the gold standard for backend engineering routines
• Drive a culture of technical pride, robust API design, secure cloud deployment practices, and insightful code reviews
• Take full accountability for managing the team to deliver on-time backend outcomes while adhering to budgets and quality standards
• Act as the bridge between onshore stakeholders and a distributed backend team
• Actively manage day-to-day delivery to maintain velocity and consistent backend standards across geographical boundaries
• Support the growth of developers through technical coaching and peer reviews
• Navigate a multi-faceted stakeholder landscape and discuss API design, business value, and roadmap priorities with senior executives

Technologies

• AI
• API
• Azure
• Backend
• Cloud
• Support
• Mobile
• React
• React Native
• microservices
• NodeJS
• Frontend
• Helm
• JavaScript
• Salesforce

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We are AND, and we accelerate the development of digital capabilities by helping ambitious leaders and organisations build the teams, products, processes, and operational structures they need to close the digital skills gap and thrive tomorrow. We bring together thinkers, tinkerers, passionate software craftspeople, and inspiring technologists to solve complex challenges across tech and business strategy, software development, AI, and product management. This is a hybrid role with client site, our AND Digital office, and remote working, with proximity to Reading and the Thames Valley being key. We embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunities, and we support applicants who may need adjustments during the application or interview process.

last updated 34 week of 2026