Technical Lead

Who we are 

Tractable is an Artificial Intelligence company bringing the speed and insight of Applied AI to visual assessment. Trained on millions of data points, our AI-powered solutions connect everyone involved in insurance, repairs, and sales of homes and cars – helping people work faster and smarter, while reducing friction and waste.

Founded in 2014, Tractable is now the AI tool of choice for world-leading insurance and automotive companies. Our solutions unlock the potential of Applied AI to transform the whole recovery ecosystem, from assessing damage and accelerating claims and repairs to recycling parts. They help make response to recovery up to ten times faster – even after full-scale disasters like floods and hurricanes. 

Tractable has a world-class culture, backed up by our team, making us a global employer of choice!

We're a diverse team, uniting individuals of over 40 different nationalities and from varied backgrounds, with machine learning researchers and motor engineers collaborating together on a daily basis. We empower each team member to have tangible impact and grow their own scope by intentionally building a culture centred around collaboration, transparency, autonomy and continuous learning.

 

We’re looking for a Technical Lead to drive complex, cross-team projects that impact core engineering systems. In this role, you’ll provide technical direction, mentor engineers, and align initiatives with business goals—all while contributing hands-on to high-impact solutions.

Your impact

• Lead & Mentor: Guide engineers, conduct design reviews, and advocate for best practices in architecture and development.

• Deliver & Manage: Own and execute small to large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery and proactively mitigating risks.

• Architect & Optimise: Design scalable, high-availability systems, improving performance, reliability, and development efficiency.

• Collaborate & Influence: Work across teams to align technical strategies, refine processes, and drive engineering excellence.

• Shape the Team: Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and mentorship to foster a strong engineering culture.

 

What you'll need to be successful

Technical Skills

• TypeScript (must-have) and Python

• React (must-have), Remix (nice to have)

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Kubernetes, and Kafka

• Strong debugging and root cause analysis skills

• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, high-availability systems

Leadership & Communication

• Experience leading and mentoring engineers

• Strong cross-team collaboration and stakeholder communication skills

• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights

Project Management

• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, balancing long-term goals with immediate needs

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Problem-Solving

• Strategic thinking and composure in high-pressure scenarios

• Ability to analyse technical challenges and develop innovative solutions

Preferred Experience

• 8+ years in software engineering, including 2-3 years in a tech/team lead role

• Experience leading large-scale technical initiatives and cross-team collaboration

• Background in customer-facing technical discussions and solutions architecture

• Experience improving developer tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and build systems

 

📌 Note: This role is employed through a partner agency—we’ll share more details in our first conversation.

Diversity commitment

At Tractable, we are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive workplace where people’s varied backgrounds and experiences are valued and recognised. 

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and offer equal opportunities without discrimination.