Technical Lead

**Job Title: Technical Lead (Full Stack-.NET & React)**

**Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits**

**Location: Hybrid working, home & BCA Coimbra (monthly visits)**

**Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours**

**Job Status: Permanent**

**_Who we are_**

The Constellation Automotive Group is the largest vertically integrated digital car marketplace in Europe, combining the leading digital brands across the segments of Consumer to Business (C2B), Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C). Across our digital platforms we exceed £20billion of Gross Merchandises Value (‘GMV’) on an annual basis. This includes market leading brands such as BCA, We Buy Any Car, cinch, Elmo, CarNext Europe and Marshall.

The Constellation Technology Team provides a group-wide set of Technology Products and Services across the Constellation Automotive Group.

If you are a leader in software engineering seeking a fresh opportunity, Constellation Automotive Group (CAG) invites you to join our team at our brand-new tech hub in Coimbra. CAG is a leader in the automotive services industry, providing various services, including vehicle remarketing, logistics, and inspections.

Our software engineering team is at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and projects revolutionising the automotive industry. We are excited to expand our team at our brand-new tech hub in Coimbra, where you will have a unique opportunity to influence the development and culture of this innovative hub.

If you are a leader in software engineering seeking a fresh opportunity, British Car Auctions (BCA) invites you to join our team at our brand-new tech hub in Coimbra. BCA is a leader in the automotive services industry, providing various services, including vehicle remarketing, logistics, and inspections. Our software engineering team is at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and projects revolutionising the automotive industry. We are excited to expand our team at our brand-new tech hub in Coimbra, where you will have a unique opportunity to influence the development and culture of this innovative hub.

**_Role Accountabilities:_**
- Leading a team of software engineers to design, develop, and maintain large-scale systems that meet our clients' needs
- Ensuring continuous delivery of value through efficient development practices and timely releases
- Working closely with other development team members to ensure our systems' reliability, scalability, and security
- Aligning the team's work with the product vision and strategic goals
- Staying up to date with the latest best practices in software engineering and providing technical leadership to your team
- Handling some line management duties, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Driving improvements in development practices across the department to enhance efficiency and quality
- Contributing to the hybrid work culture, balancing remote and in-office work while fostering a positive and collaborative environment

**_Relationships:_**
- Software Engineers: Lead and collaborate with a diverse team of software engineers to create first class solutions that support our services
- Product Owners: Work closely with product owners to align the team's work with product vision and strategic goals
- Heads of Product: Coordinate with heads of product to ensure the development efforts meet their expectations and contribute to the overall product strategy
- Engineering Management: Liaise with engineering management to facilitate efficient communication and collaboration within the organisation
- Architects: Collaborate with architects to ensure the technical design of the systems aligns with the company's architectural vision and best practices
- Customers: Maintain open lines of communication with internal and external customers, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term relationships

**_Knowledge and Experience:_**
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent worK experience
- 7+ years of experience in software engineering
- Strong proficiency in.Net & React development, focusing on creating scalable and maintainable code
- Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases, understanding their advantages and appropriate use cases
- Proficiency in Azure or AWS cloud services and familiarisation with IaC tooling for managing cloud infrastructure
- Commitment to code quality and maintainability, adhering to principles for readability, modularity, and simplicity
- In-depth knowledge of best practices for rapid and reliable software releases, including:

- Automation of build, test, and deployment processes
- Efficient collaboration techniques among team members to maintain a fast-paced development cycle
- Embracing iterative development methods, such as short feedback loops and incremental improvements
- Appreciation for development methodologies that emphasize test-driven development, pair programming, and contin