Team Lead Software Engineer

We're Capital on Tap
Capital on Tap was founded with the mission to help small business owners and make their lives easier. Today, we provide an all-in-one business credit card & spend management platform that helps business owners save time and money. Capital on Tap proudly serves over 200,000 businesses across the world and our goal is to help 1 million small businesses by 2030.

Why Join Us?
We empower you to be innovative and solve complex problems. Take ownership, make an impact, and thrive in our scaling and agile environment.

This is a Hybrid role, working from our London (Moorgate) Offices 2 days per week.

What You'll Be Doing
As an Engineering Team Lead, you'll lead a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on in software development. You'll ensure structured planning, development, and mentorship, working closely with Tech Leads, Product Managers, and the Engineering Manager to drive successful project delivery.

• Provide mentorship, constructive feedback, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Motivate the team, remove blockers, and track performance to ensure accountability
• Work closely with Product, QA, and Tech Leads to align on strategy and execution
• Shape product decisions alongside Product Managers and Designers
• Ensure clear, open communication in remote, hybrid, and in-person settings
• Establish and uphold coding standards and best practices
• Identify and mitigate risks, addressing challenges proactively
• Stay hands-on in software development, guiding engineers at a technical level
• Work with Tech Leads to ensure alignment on technical direction and innovation

We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing and developing software engineers
• Extensive commercial experience with C#/.Net/.Net Core/React
• Experience with RESTful API design and Azure cloud development (cloud-first approach)
• Proficient in SQL and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Strong technical background in modern software development practices and scalable system architecture
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects, collaborating effectively with Product, QA, and other stakeholders

Diversity & Inclusion 
We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.

Great Work Deserves Great Perks
We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits:
Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality
Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match
28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
Enhanced Parental Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
6 free therapy sessions per year
Dog Friendly Offices
Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here.

Interview Process

• First stage: 30 minute intro call with Talent Partner
• Second stage: 45 minute "Tech Chat" & Values Interview with an Engineering Manager & People Partner
• Third stage: 60 minute Code Pairing with our Engineering Team
• Final stage: 60 minute Case Study & Stakeholder Interview with Product, QA, and Tech Lead + 30 minute Interview with Senior Leadership

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Excited to work here? Apply
If you'd like to progress your career within our fast growing, profitable fintech then click apply and we will aim to get back to you within 3 working days (during busy periods this could take up to 5 working days.)