Tech Lead
£70,000 - 90,000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Tech Lead - Software Engineering
Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid/flexible working options available)
Salary: Up to £80,000 per year
About Our Client
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.
The Role
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
Desirable Skills:
* 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
What We Offer:
* 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
Requirements:
* Permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK
* Eligible for UK DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance
Why Join?
You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and empowers you to reach your potential. You'll work on technically challenging projects that protect nations and contribute to cutting-edge digital and cyber solutions.
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