# What to Do When You Are Performing a Tech Lead Role Without the Title

DevFeed: [What to Do When You Are Performing a Tech Lead Role Without the Title](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/doing-the-job-but-not-getting-the-title-18066.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://level-up-as-a-tech-lead.anemarifiser.com/p/doing-the-job-but-not-getting-the-credit>)

Author: Anemari Fiser

Published: 2025-07-08T06:01:32Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Level up as a Tech Lead](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/level-up-as-a-tech-lead.md>)

Topics: [Tech Lead](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tech-lead.md>)

Tags: [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [tech-lead](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tech-lead.md>)

## AI overview

The article responds to a subscriber who has been informally performing tech lead responsibilities but was told she was not good enough for the official role. It recommends pursuing the role with a new manager, presenting evidence of existing leadership, agreeing on a concrete growth plan, and requesting specific feedback about technical expectations.

## Source excerpt

What to do when you're doing the role, but not getting the credit