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# Software Technical Lead

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Private Cloud Environment, ReactJS, Gitlab, Software Library
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/software-technical-lead/57225847

## About the Role

They're looking for an experienced Software Technical Lead with strong hands-on Full Stack development experience to join an Agile delivery team, providing technical direction while remaining close to the code., We're interested in speaking with Senior Software Engineers, Technical Leads and Full Stack Engineers who are ready to take the next step in their career.

You should have strong commercial experience across a combination of:

 * Java
 * AWS
 * JavaScript
 * TypeScript
 * React
 * Full Stack software development
 * Cloud technologies
 * Agile development environments

You'll also need the ability to engage confidently with customers, provide technical direction and communicate complex ideas clearly.

Previous consultancy experience would be beneficial but isn't essential.

Experience working on Central Government or other security-sensitive projects would also be advantageous.
Skills

 * Java
 * JavaScript
 * React
 * AWS
 * NSD
 * Central Government Projects
 * Software Technical Lead
 * TypeScript

## Description

As a Software Technical Lead, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering bespoke software solutions, working closely with both engineering teams and customers.

You'll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support., * Providing technical leadership and direction across software development teams

 * Designing, developing and testing bespoke software solutions
 * Remaining hands-on with Full Stack development
 * Contributing to solution architecture and technical design
 * Working with open-source libraries, frameworks and components
 * Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab
 * Deploying applications across AWS, Azure and private cloud environments
 * Working throughout the full software development lifecycle
 * Leading technical discussions with customers and stakeholders
 * Translating customer requirements into clear technical solutions
 * Supporting and mentoring engineers within Agile delivery teams


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