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Technical Lead

Causeway Technologies Limited

Tees Valley

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A leading software development company in Tees Valley is looking for a Technical Lead for a 14-month maternity cover contract. This role involves leading a software team using Agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and facilitating clear communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in Java or .Net, and a strong track record in Agile project management. The company offers a hybrid working model with numerous benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Matched pension contributions (4%)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & income protection

Fitness club allowance (£100/year)

Paid volunteering and study leave

Mental health support with 24/7 EAP

Dell product discounts

Car scheme

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with Java or .Net.
Experience managing Agile projects.
Understanding of full scrum lifecycle.
Demonstrable experience in team leadership.
Strong planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a multi-disciplined software team.
Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Partner with the Product Owner for sprint deliverables.
Monitor team velocity and release planning.
Identify and remove delivery blockers.

Skills

Java

.Net

Agile methodologies

Building and managing scrum teams

Project monitoring and planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or equivalent

Overview

Technical Lead opportunity at Causeway Technologies (Remote – travel to Middlesbrough when required). This is a 14-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role blends agile delivery leadership with hands-on technical acumen.

You’ll lead a multi-disciplined software team, ensuring delivery of high-quality, scalable software using Agile methodologies. While not expected to code, your technical background enables effective conversations with architects, engineers, and stakeholders, bringing clarity, coordination, and confidence to every sprint. You’ll report to the Development Director and work closely with product owners, tech leads, and other delivery leads across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Champion Agile/Scrum methodologies and facilitate ceremonies (planning, standups, retros, etc.).
Partner with the Product Owner to shape backlogs and define sprint deliverables.
Monitor team velocity, sprint health, and release planning.
Remove delivery blockers and manage risk escalation.
Communicate technical goals clearly to both engineers and business stakeholders.
Contribute to improvements in cross-team collaboration and agile maturity.

Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Hands on experience with Java or .Net
Experience in managing and delivering projects using Agile methodologies.
A good understanding of the full scrum lifecycle.
Demonstrable experience in building and managing scrum teams, providing team leadership, people management and coaching for performance.
Experience with methods and techniques used for planning and monitoring the progress of projects and assessing their status and health as well as that of the team and the process.
Relevant technology experience in line with the product.
Established and demonstrable track record of managing all aspects of a successful product delivery.
Degree level or equivalent education in a software engineering discipline preferred.
Articulate with excellent communication skills, able to listen and provide answers.
Capable of being “hands-on” technically with the team when necessary.
A passionate individual who can influence others and change perspectives.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams towards the company vision, values and goals.
Excellent planning and organisational skills to coordinate a high number of activities with strong time management and prioritisation.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Confident and decisive with the ability to influence others.

What You Get From Us

If you're looking to build an exceptional career with an award-winning company you’ve come to the right place. We believe everyone at Causeway has a vital role to play in our success. Causeway is fuelled by curiosity and is a place for people who beam with positivity and burn with ambition. Our team is everything, so we’ll take good care of you. In fact, we give well-being the same priority as our other business goals. We’re strong advocates of work-life balance, offering hybrid working alongside the opportunity to work from modern, collaborative offices.

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equality and want our employees to be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it improves every aspect of our business.

Our Values

We are United – Better together

We are Agile – Be the change

We are Trusted – Do the right thing

We are Driven – Make it happen

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays (increases with service)
Matched pension contributions (4%)
Private medical insurance
Life assurance & income protection
Access to our award-winning benefits platform
Fitness club allowance (£100/year)
Paid volunteering and study leave
Mental health support with 24/7 EAP
Dell product discounts
Car scheme

Environmental Commitment

Like all responsible companies, Causeway recognises the importance of protecting the environment. Causeway is a carbon neutral company and offsets its calculated carbon footprint while setting annual objectives to reduce its footprint year-on-year.

Apply now and help shape the future of construction tech. Let’s build something brilliant—together.

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