Tech Lead
- Role
- Engineering Management
- Experience
- Lead
- Employment
- Full-time
Open to GB only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Tech Lead for a UK-remote full-time role with some travel to London and Winnersh. Needs 5+ years software development, 2+ years as Tech Lead or Lead Engineer, strong Node.js/TypeScript, relational databases, and 3+ years AWS infrastructure experience.
Core skills
Required skills
Remote in the UK with some travel to our sites in London and Winnersh
What is the job?
Do you enjoy coupling your engineering expertise with AI technology to move fast and craft scalable software, whilst solving tough technical challenges?
Our new Tech Lead will join the small engineering team that collaborates, moves fast, iterates, builds and scales our core software platform that is designed to manage our full patient journey & supply chain operations, whilst needing to connect to other 3rd party solutions.
You will use a tech stack that includes Node.js, TypeScript, React, and Postgres deployed on AWS infrastructure. We are also embracing AI to drive development efficiency but, still underpinning it with human excellence so, if you enjoy tinkering with AI, have deep expertise in our technology stack and enjoy creating software that directly impacts on a human level this is the role for you.
What will you be doing?
- Design, architect, and build performant, scalable applications using modern web technologies.
- Manage and enhance cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) for security, scalability, and reliability.
- Be the POC for the team on all things tech - working closely with the Head of Eng
- Own solutions end-to-end – from gathering requirements with end-users, to delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team on projects that transform how we deliver care.
- Leveraging AI to drive efficiency, build scalable solutions but underpinning that with your human expertise to ensure excellence throughout our codebase.
What do you need?
- Passion for technology – you’re curious, proactive, and thrive on solving problems.
- Strong fundamentals – solid understanding of software design principles and system architecture.
- 2+ years of experience as a Tech Lead or Lead Engineer
- Experience – 5+ years in software development, with strong Node.js/TypeScript skills and expertise of relational databases.
- Demonstrable expertise (min. 3 years) in managing and enhancing AWS cloud infrastructure and services such as Lambda, RDS, and SQS.
- Experience with CI/CD IAC.
- A natural interest and leaning towards maths & engineering fundamentals.
- A collaborative mindset and desire to make a tangible difference through your work and comfortable being in a lean, agile team.
- E-commerce/API design and integration experience.
- Experience or an interest in agentic coding.
What we offer:
- Generous Leave: 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three) + 8 bank holidays
- Pension Matching: Up to 5% employer matching contributions
- Flexibility and Wellness: Work-from-home options, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
- Healthcare
- Growth Opportunities: Collaborate across teams and represent Montu at events, with support to grow your skills and impact
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
About Us
Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.
As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients’ lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.
What you'll do
- Design, architect, and build performant, scalable applications using modern web technologies.
- Manage and enhance cloud infrastructure for security, scalability, and reliability.
- Act as the team's point of contact on technical matters, working closely with the Head of Engineering.
- Own solutions end-to-end, from gathering requirements with end-users to delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team on projects that transform care delivery.
- Leverage AI to drive efficiency and build scalable solutions while ensuring excellence throughout the codebase.
What they require
- Passion for technology; curious, proactive, and able to solve problems.
- Strong fundamentals, including solid understanding of software design principles and system architecture.
- 2+ years of experience as a Tech Lead or Lead Engineer.
- 5+ years in software development, with strong Node.js/TypeScript skills and expertise of relational databases.
- Minimum 3 years of demonstrable expertise managing and enhancing AWS cloud infrastructure and services such as Lambda, RDS, and SQS.
- Experience with CI/CD Infrastructure as Code.
- Natural interest and leaning towards maths and engineering fundamentals.
- Collaborative mindset and desire to make a tangible difference through work, comfortable being in a lean, agile team.
- E-commerce/API design and integration experience.
- Experience or an interest in agentic coding.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Up to 5% employer matching pension contributions.
- Work-from-home options.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Healthcare.
- Growth opportunities through cross-team collaboration, representing Montu at events, and support to grow skills and impact.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Collaborative and supportive environment.
- Work with direct impact on improving patients' lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.
Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments.