Tech Lead - Maternity Project

Tech Lead - Maternity Project We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace that values diversity and inclusiveness. No matter your background we warmly welcome you to apply. Even if you don't meet every outlined requirement. Click here to apply Tech Lead - Maternity Project Reporting To: Group Engineering Manager Location: Remote, with monthly travel to Bournemouth Job Type: Full Time 37.5 hours a week Our Purpose: A Better Life for Everyone Nourish is not simply a technology company; we are a digital partner for the social and health care sector rooted in human connections, with the person being supported at its core. We offer a range of co-produced software solutions tailored to the unique challenges of care, while still being flexible enough to meet the specific needs of each individual service we work with. We are at an exciting stage of growth. While we are the market leader, we remain ambitious and dedicated to our mission. We continue to revolutionise the sector by investing in our platform and our incredible employees who make this impact possible. Our Ecosystem At Nourish, you will contribute to a sophisticated ecosystem that includes: Technology that impacts a million people every day: Our core products are used by over 425,000 carers to support 417,000+ individuals The Nourish Partnership Programme (NPP): A sector leading programme that manages strategic integrations with third party systems to ensure seamless data syncing and interoperability across the care journey. Our Culture & Values We look for people who align with the way we work. If you join us, you are joining a culture defined by: Making a Difference: We remember who we serve. We are passionate about making a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of carers and those we support Agility: We continuously refine and adapt. There is no room for complacency here; we are driven to constantly review and improve our products and processes. Collective Effort: We help each other out because we know that when one person wins, we all win. It's all hands on deck, everyone is in it together. Every Person Counts: We treat everyone as a very significant part of our community. We welcome people being their true and authentic selves and value the diverse perspectives they bring. Openness to Learning: We believe no question is a silly question and all insights are valuable. Mistakes are part of the improvement process; we dust ourselves off and begin again. The Team & Role The Maternity team is currently forming to build a product in a sector new to our organisation. The team will be led by a triad comprised of a tech lead, product manager and design lead supported by web, mobile and quality engineers. The first six months of the role will involve creating an increasingly detailed app, iterating through feedback with both internal and external stakeholders. The next six months will be working to bring this vision to market. Later work will involve working as a triad to identify and implement future phases of this product. The tech lead role is approximately a 70/30 split between hands-on development and leadership responsibilities. The team works in 2-week Agile Scrum sprints. Key Responsibilities · Owning the technical direction and architecture of the Maternity project. · Leading by example through hands-on best practice engineering skills. · Ensuring consistent engineering standards through code reviews, testing and automation. · Working closely with product management to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. · Acting as the technical escalation point for the team. · Building a team of engineers and ensuring their personal development. Requirements · Experience: leadership or senior engineering skills in a product engineering organisation. · Technical/Functional Alignment: strong skills in one or more object-oriented programming languages – we use Ruby, Typescript, Go, Python and PHP across our estate. · Sector Interest: A genuine interest in the software engineering landscape and how technology can be a force for good. · Mindset: A pragmatic, collaborative, and warm approach to problem-solving. Nourish Benefits · Annual Leave: 25 days basic + Public Holidays + an extra day for your Birthday. · Service-Related Leave: 1 extra day for each completed year of service (up to 5 additional days). · Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance (including a personal health fund), Health & Wellbeing platform with 24/7 GP access, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). · Family & Security: Enhanced Maternity Leave, Group Life Assurance, and Pension Contribution. · Growth & Connection: Regular career reviews, Referral Bonus schemes, and social events throughout the year. All positions at Nourish are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and receipt of appropriate Right to Work documents. Nourish is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities, and styles. Department Engineering Role Tech Lead Locations Bournemouth Remote status Fully Remote Employment type Full-time About Nourish Care "Want to know what it means to care better? Then working with us is a great choice". Join us at Nourish and experience a workplace where care, impact, and fun all come together.