Tech Lead

Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on.

We are looking for a Tech Lead who can shape technical direction, elevate engineering standards, and guide a high‑performing team to build secure, scalable, world‑class software.

If you want to lead with purpose and build technology that genuinely makes a difference, this is your opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a high‑performance, growth‑oriented culture.
• Provide people leadership including one‑to‑ones, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Strengthen your team’s engineering practices across security, release processes, performance, and documentation.
• Drive delivery excellence by ensuring sprint goals are met and high‑value features reach customers consistently.
• Play an active role in agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Recruit, onboard, and grow engineering talent, including apprentices and early‑career engineers.
• Partner with Solution Architects to design enterprise‑grade SaaS services used across Tes.
• Champion engineering best practices and contribute to shaping our developer experience and engineering culture.
• Work with other Tech Leads and Heads of Engineering to estimate, refine, and prioritise initiatives.

What You Will Bring

Experience

• Proven experience leading and managing software engineering teams.
• Strong background in coaching, performance development, and building high‑performing engineering cultures.

Technical Strengths

• Hands‑on experience building services with React, Java, and C#.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and hexagonal architecture.
• Experience with REST APIs, API blueprints, and modern integration patterns.
• Proficiency with both NoSQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of web and event‑driven microservices, message queues, and caching.
• Familiarity with search technologies.
• Experience deploying microservices with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong collaboration with QA and a commitment to quality‑first delivery.
• Understanding of CI/CD, optimisation, feature toggling, and A/B testing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Why Tes

Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education.

Empowering Educators Worldwide

Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment. With Tes, excellence in education is not just a goal – it's a sustainable and rewarding reality.