Technical Lead – React / Ionic / Android / Nest.js App Development (FMCG Supply Chain) - for a UK-based company

About the Company

We are a dynamic startup company revolutionising the FMCG supply chain with innovative technology. Our replenishment application, built on the Ionic Framework and React, is designed to run seamlessly on Zebra Android and similar devices, empowering businesses to optimise their operations. With our MVP already developed, we are looking for a Technical Lead to take ownership of the technical direction and scale the solution to support a growing number of customers.

Role Overview

As the Technical Lead, you will be responsible for driving the technical development and delivery of our replenishment application. You will oversee the full technology stack, with a focus on scaling the MVP, optimising performance and ensuring robust integration with Microsoft Azure. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic thinking and technical expertise. You will be reporting to the CTO.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end technical development of the Ionic App, React Web App, and Nest.js API within an Nx Monorepo and hosted on Azure.
• Architecture & Design: Define scalable architecture, ensuring robust performance for a large number of customers across the FMCG supply chain.
• Development: Contribute to the development of the application, writing high-quality, maintainable code.
• Team Management: Eventually, as we grow you will be mentoring and leading a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Initially, you will be managing an outsourced development team.
• Azure Integration: Oversee and optimise the integration of backend services on Microsoft Azure, ensuring security, reliability, and scalability. AWS is also nice to have.
• Device Optimisation: Ensure the app runs efficiently on Zebra Android devices, considering the unique requirements of FMCG environments.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the product manager, CTO and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Code Reviews & Best Practices: Drive code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical challenges as they arise.

Skills & ExperienceMust-Have:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in Ionic Framework (or similar) and React, with hands-on experience building scalable apps, as well as Nest.js and Nx Monorepo.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including Azure Functions, App Services, and DevOps pipelines.
• Experience developing Android apps, preferably for Zebra devices or similar hardware.
• Understanding of FMCG supply chain processes and replenishment workflows (or a strong desire to learn).
• Proficiency in RESTful APIs and modern software architecture principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and team leadership abilities.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with GenAI or automation in supply chain contexts.
• Knowledge of native Android development (Kotlin/Java).
• Familiarity with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).
• Exposure to working in agile environments.