Technical Lead

Technical Lead

Reference number: JR250469

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office near London Bridge

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Grade: IT5A

Salary: £73,300 - £77,050 per annum

We are looking for a Technical Lead to join our team.

Role Summary

As a Technical Lead at Kaplan Professional UK, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions in a dynamic agile environment. Reporting to the Head of Development, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business requirements, technical design and delivery. Your responsibilities will cover systems analysis, software design and architecture, deployment and release planning, system optimisation and operational team support to deliver maximum value to our business and customers.

You will act as the technical liaison among architects, business analysts, developers, and operational teams, advising on design feasibility and adherence to best practices and standards. Your role will also involve monitoring and improving development processes, ensuring software is built to high standards and design principles, and troubleshooting technical issues. A focus on high-availability, security, and interoperability, particularly through cloud technologies, will be essential.

We are looking for someone with extensive experience in Microsoft development and database technologies, agile methodologies, working alongside offshore development teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working as a Technical Lead, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. 

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What you’ll bring to the role

You will bring extensive experience in software development, particularly within the Microsoft technology stack, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. Your track record in leading and mentoring development teams, both onshore and offshore, will be crucial. You possess a deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and web content management systems, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery. Your ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement preventative measures, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards and best practices, will be essential in driving our projects forward.

Skills & Experience

• Expertise in C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, and JavaScript

• Experience with web content management systems such as Sitefinity and WordPress.

• Familiarity with various architectures: microservices, service-oriented, distributed, monolithic, and client-server.

• Proficient in Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.

• Experience in Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevOps delivery models.

• Skilled in CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions.

• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies: load balancers, firewalls and DNS.

• Proficient in containerisation and infrastructure as code with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

• Understanding of web application security standards (OWASP Top 10, CWE).

• Familiarity with security standards like ISO27001, PCI, SOX, and PII.

• Proficient with testing tools such as Selenium and JMeter.

• Ability to establish and refine test strategies: unit, acceptance, regression, security, and performance testing.

• Experience with AI tools and platforms, specifically Azure OpenAI and Gemini.

• Skilled in stakeholder management, vendor collaboration, and executive communication.

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than Friday 31st October 2025. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages.  Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.

Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.