Technical Lead for Innovation

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Iwoca Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our New Applications team at Iwoca Ltd.

About Us

Iwoca Ltd is a leading FinTech company in Europe, providing fast and flexible finance solutions to small businesses. Our mission is to finance one million businesses by making our finance ever more relevant and accessible.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Architect to lead the evolution of our decision-making systems and associated architecture. As a key member of the New Applications team, you will build and improve critical systems, shape iwoca's technical vision, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate will have advanced proficiency in software development using an object-oriented language, demonstrable leadership skills, and experience building and shaping large systems in complex business domains. A strong numerical or technical background is essential, ideally with a degree in maths, physics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Re-architect the team's code to meet an ambitious set of ever-changing challenges.
  • Conceive projects for the team to continuously improve aspects of various systems and processes.
  • Own integrations with third-party data providers.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships, mentor junior developers, and foster a culture of learning and innovation.
  • Share a clear technical vision that aligns with long-term goals while working closely with tech, product, and analytics teams.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership, and a private GP service for you, your partner, and your dependents.
  • 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days of annual leave, unlimited unpaid leave, and one-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years.
  • Instant access to emotional and mental health support with our partner, Spill.
  • Pension and share options.
  • Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme to help you save money.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme and electric car scheme.


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