Job Description

As a Technical Lead at AccessPay, you will be a key figure within our technology department, driving technical quality and ensuring the highest level of confidence in our software delivery. You will actively engage across the entire software development lifecycle, contributing to architecture strategy, providing technical guidance on specifications, exploring innovative solutions for new and existing features, and collaborating closely with multiple engineers and technology teams. Your focus will be on leading the creation of simple, high-performing, maintainable, and scalable solutions that address the unique challenges of the fintech domain. As a leader within our agile teams, you will directly influence technical success and contribute to the advancement of our software engineering capabilities.


AccessPay is leading the way in driving digital transformation within finance and treasury teams, by modernising processes across banking operations, minimising the risk of fraud and error, enhancing efficiency and optimising cash visibility. Headquartered in Manchester, UK and established in 2012, AccessPay is a pioneering force in the banking industry, providing an unparalleled embedded banking experience and leading-edge solutions for its clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on technical design, development, testing, delivery, maintenance, and improve our product software with a focus on simplicity and quality. Provide technical direction, support planning and execution, and foster collaboration to ensure successful and high-quality delivery of the Sprint Goal. Lead and provide guidance, feedback, and development opportunities to foster technical growth and build a high-performing engineering team. Oversee the teams project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. Partner with Product Managers to understand requirements and contribute domain expertise to engineering and business teams. Collaborate with technical leads to deliver cross team features, and optimise our technical estate. Proactively engage in defect detection, prevention, and resolution, optimizing applications for maintainability, stability, and performance. Drive enhancements in platform health, code quality, technical strategies, and processes. Conduct code reviews to maintain standards and minimize defects. Drive sprint ceremonies for large and intricate features. Ensure adherence to departmental technical strategies and system architectures.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Comprehensive grasp of fundamental development principles and established software engineering practices. Highly proficient in C# and the broader .NET technology stack. Proven experience applying Agile methodologies in software delivery. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing event-driven architectural patterns. Highly adaptable and proactive in acquiring knowledge of emerging technologies and evolving system landscapes. Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL Server and PostgreSQL) and their effective implementation. Well-versed in common web data formats (e.g., JSON, XML) and communication protocols Solid foundation in modern development best practices, including coding standards, design patterns, and security considerations. Proficient in utilizing the Azure DevOps suite (or similar platforms) for collaborative development and delivery. Thorough understanding and practical application of CI/CD pipelines and automation principles. Familiarity with front-end architectural patterns and development concepts. Expert in leveraging version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative code management. Experience implementing and utilizing unit testing frameworks to ensure code quality. Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment focused on achieving delivery goals.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of UI and API automation testing. Experience in financial technology, particularly payments and statements.

Benefits

You will be entitled to 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays increasing with length of service. Birthday off work. 2 Volunteer days a year. The option to purchase additional days holiday. We operate a Salary Exchange pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into from day one of employment. Free Gym Membership with Pure Gym or 240 yearly Wellbeing Allowance Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Share option scheme after probation Cycle to work scheme after probation Health cash plan Free breakfast & lunch food when in the Manchester office Discounted Parking in Manchester Access to training - both internal and external We plant a tree for every new joiner that joins us! We are a Dog-Friendly office and many more!



All employees live by the following Access Pay values

Always Learning

They are naturally inquisitive, always striving to become an expert in our field.

Supportive

Helpfulness sits at the heart of your culture, when they win, we win as a team.

Driven to Achieve

They are passionate and energetic - whatever the mission. When they encounter challenges they show courage, resilience, and initiative to overcome them

Committed to Excellence

Through their technical prowess, creativity, personal integrity and accountability, they deliver exceptional outcomes and exceed expectations time and time again


We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces and an official Great Place to Work! As we continue to grow, we are looking for an ambitious individual who isready to take their career to the next level. If you are eager to thrive in an environment that prioritises employee growth and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.



Permanent Full time 70,000 - 75,000 Hybrid (M1 4BT, Manchester, United Kingdom) * Engineering