Tech Lead - Software Engineering

Anson McCade
Manchester, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 112K

Job location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
JavaScript
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Scrum
Software Engineering
Software Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to join our growing Government and National Security team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of technical output, lead a team of engineers, and contribute to high-impact projects that make a real difference to national security., * Lead the design of innovative software solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

  • Take accountability for the technical output and quality of your team.
  • Collaborate with other technical leads and architects to integrate solutions.
  • Champion best practices and mentor engineers in their application.
  • Engage in hands-on software development in Java, C#, or JavaScript.
  • Work with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
  • Follow agile development methodologies such as SCRUM or SAFe.
  • Drive innovation and problem-solving within the team.

Requirements

  • Scaled Agile certifications (SAFe, Scrum@Scale)
  • Experience in full-stack technical design
  • Stakeholder management including users and management
  • Familiarity with secure design and implementation
  • Mentoring junior engineers, * Permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK
  • Eligible for UK DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance

Benefits & conditions

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days holiday per year, with options to buy/sell/carry over
  • Private medical and dental insurance, competitive pension, cycle-to-work scheme, Tastecard, and more
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Diversity and support groups covering gender, mental health, wellbeing, and more

About the company

Our client is a global leader in digital, cyber, and intelligence solutions, employing over 4,500 specialists across 10 countries. They work with governments, armed forces, and commercial organisations to collect, connect, and understand complex data, delivering actionable insights and digital advantage in highly demanding environments.

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