Salary: £66,000 - 72,000 per year Requirements: Strong background as a Lead Software Engineer or Technical Delivery Lead. Ability to rapidly understand new technical problem spaces and system architectures. Experience guiding developers across multiple languages/frameworks (e.g., Python, C#, .NET). Strong understanding of secure software development and assurance. Experience with enterprise architecture, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices. Knowledge of cloud technologies and containerised environments (specifically RHEL environments running on physical hosts, and with containerised applications). Demonstrated ability to shape technical direction and deliver complex systems. Responsibilities: Act as the technical and delivery focal point for multiple workstreams. Ensure work is sequenced and risks are managed. Unblock progress to maintain programme momentum. Blend technical leadership with delivery ownership and stakeholder management. Provide operational and people management to engineering teams. Technologies: C# CI/CD Cloud DevSecOps Python RHEL ASP.NET More: We are a global defence technology consultancy looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our team in Bristol. In this senior contractor role, you will provide hands-on leadership across a high-priority software delivery programme. Our environment is fast-paced and requires a self-starter who can quickly grasp complex problem domains. Youll be instrumental in ensuring that our engineering teams meet their objectives while maintaining high standards of technical execution. last updated 14 week of 2026