Configuration Technical Lead

As a Configuration Technical Lead, your primary responsibilities will include analyzing and interpreting business requirements from clients, writing clean and structured XML configurations, and ensuring the technical quality of configurations delivered by your team. Additionally, you will guide a team of 4-6 members, facilitating effective communication with developers and fostering alignment across stakeholders.

To be successful as a Configuration Technical Lead, you should possess at least 3 years of experience in a technical role focused on structured data such as XML or CSV. A background in software development, alongside an understanding of programming principles, ideally in .NET, is essential. Experience leading or mentoring teams is also important, and a strong grasp of English (preferably upper-intermediate) is required for communication with our UK-based customer.

Key skills for the Configuration Technical Lead include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You should have the capability to learn new business domains quickly and effectively work with technical documentation. Being deadline-driven and quality-focused is a must, as precision is crucial in our work.

In your role as the Configuration Technical Lead, you will work primarily with XML and CSV datasets and may have the opportunity to gain experience with Azure DevOps pipelines. Understanding how to generate reports in various formats dictated by different countries will be an essential part of your job, so familiarity with tools that facilitate these processes will be beneficial.

Yes! Our company offers flexible work options, allowing you to choose between remote work or a hybrid setup. We believe in providing our employees with the flexibility they need to maintain a work-life balance while contributing effectively to our projects.

When discussing your experience with XML configurations, focus on specific projects where you worked with XML data structures. Highlight any challenges you faced, how you analyzed business requirements, and the outcomes of your configurations—this will demonstrate your practical skill in handling structured data.

To ensure accuracy in validating your team's technical work, share your systematic approach. Describe the methods you employ, such as peer reviews, tests on the configurations, and detailed checklists that help maintain quality standards, showcasing your leadership and attention to detail.

In mentoring less experienced team members, emphasize a collaborative approach. Discuss how you’d provide guidance through regular feedback sessions, pair programming opportunities, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to foster a supportive learning environment.

Discuss your strategies for managing tight deadlines while maintaining quality. You might prioritize tasks effectively, allocate resources wisely, and use time management tools to ensure that work is completed on time without sacrificing quality.

Explain your process for understanding client requirements, which might include conducting thorough requirement-gathering sessions, asking clarifying questions, and documenting specifications in a way that serves as a clear reference for your team and avoids misunderstandings.

Share a concrete example of a technical project you've led, detailing your role, the scope of the project, the hurdles your team encountered, and the strategies you employed to navigate those challenges successfully.

Discuss your approach to learning new business domains, highlighting your ability to research independently, engage with domain experts, and apply what you learn to inform your work with new technical specifications.

When addressing your experience with developers and non-technical stakeholders, describe specific situations where effective communication was key. Provide examples of how you successfully moderated discussions to bridge gaps between technical and non-technical perspectives.

Highlight your procedures for maintaining accuracy in fast-paced settings, such as regular check-ins, employing quality control mechanisms, and ensuring that all team members are informed and accountable for their contributions.

Articulate your enthusiasm for working as a Configuration Technical Lead by linking the company's mission to your personal values, particularly in the realm of environmental sustainability. Explain how your skills and experiences align with the company's objectives and your desire to lead a dedicated team.