Lead Technology Consultant (Data Platforms)

Who we are:

Toucanberry Tech is a boutique software consultancy specialising in the reinsurance sector. We build innovative products and services by organising cross-functional squads covering product, design, engineering, and data. We value autonomy, results, and cutting through bureaucracy.

The role:

You will be the technical lead on one of our client data platform projects, working with a small engineering team and one or two key client stakeholders.

• Own the technical solution and architecture end to end
• Join daily stand-ups and challenge technical decisions where needed
• Set and enforce engineering standards, including the release process and platform security
• Spot risks early, clear blockers and manage competing priorities
• Be the client’s go-to technical contact, setting clear expectations and giving them confidence the project is under control
• Make sure solutions are built to be maintained and supported long term through our managed service
• Report clearly and concisely, both internally and to the client

You will have come up through the tech lead route and be ready to own a client engagement, with a strong technical background and a growing commercial mindset.

• A background as a Tech Lead, Lead Engineer, Solutions Architect or Lead Consultant on data or cloud platform projects
• Strong architectural knowledge of modern cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)
• Experience working in regulated environments where security and governance matter
• Able to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical and commercial stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-focused, reliable and proactive
• Comfortable in a fast-moving consultancy or start-up environment where priorities change

Nice to have:

• Databricks experience
• Experience in insurance, reinsurance or financial services

Where this role can go:

We are hiring for potential as well as capability. If this project goes well, you will take on technical ownership of more projects across the business, with a longer-term path towards leading technology for the company as we grow.

• Fully Remote
• Outside IR35
• Long term contract
• c£700/Day