Head of Development & Architecture

Head of Development & Architecture

Location: UK Remote – with travel to Swindon HQ on occasion

Package: £73,000 + full benefits

At Lawtech, we’re transforming how legal professionals manage digital onboarding, compliance, and client engagement through our innovative platform, Verify365, and a growing suite of connected products.

As we expand our ecosystem of LegalTech solutions, we’re seeking a Lead Developer to guide our development team and help shape the architecture behind our next generation of products.

This role offers the opportunity to design scalable systems, mentor a talented team, and contribute directly to the evolution of a platform that is redefining how legal services are delivered.

What you’ll do

• Lead and support a team of 4–7 developers across backend, frontend, and app development.
• Plan and coordinate agile sprints, ensuring clear goals and high-quality outcomes.
• Work closely with Product Owners and leadership to align on the product roadmap and system direction.
• Design and maintain backend systems using Golang, with supporting services in Python and C.
• Oversee infrastructure performance, scalability, and security across Digital Ocean and AWS.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes environments.
• Manage cloud deployments and automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Use monitoring and logging tools to identify issues early and maintain system health.
• Explore and evaluate new technologies to improve productivity and reliability.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment that values shared learning and continuous improvement.

About you

• Experienced in software development, particularly with Golang, Python, and C.
• Understanding of system design, data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Comfortable leading technical teams and projects within an Agile framework.
• Knowledgeable about AWS and Digital Ocean cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, NGINX, and CI/CD tools.
• Familiar with SQL and NoSQL databases (for example, PostgreSQL).
• Able to use monitoring and alerting tools to maintain performance.
• Clear and considerate communicator, able to explain technical ideas to different audiences.
• Enjoys problem-solving and working with autonomy, while staying connected to the wider team.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus company bonus of up to 10%.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service), private healthcare (after qualifying period), pension and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme covering financial, wellness, legal, and medical support. 
• Reward and recognition platform with a wide range of perks. 
• A chance to lead and shape the development of key LegalTech products.
• An opportunity to influence our system architecture and long-term strategy.
• Career growth opportunities within Lawtech and the wider tmGroup – a 300+ person business driving transformation across the legal and property technology sectors. 

At Lawtech, we’re building the next generation of technology that empowers legal professionals to work smarter, stay compliant, and deliver seamless digital client experiences.

If you’re a hands-on technical leader ready to shape scalable systems and guide a collaborative and technically skilled team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.